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Pharmacophagy in insects: Ecological and evolutionary perspectives on the non‐nutritional use of plant specialized metabolites

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, Volume 173, Issue 7, Page 661-673, July 2025.
Insects interact with plants not only for nutrition but also to actively seek plant specialized metabolites (PSMs) for chemical defense, reproduction, and self‐medication—a behavior known as pharmacophagy. This review examines how insects across diverse orders acquire PSMs from both food and non‐food plants for non‐nutritional benefits.
Pragya Singh, Caroline Müller
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Genome-wide analysis of microRNAs in relation to pupariation in oriental fruit fly [PDF]

, 2019
Insect metamorphosis is a complex process involving drastic morphological and physiological changes. microRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of endogenous small non-coding RNAs that play key roles in regulating various biological processes, including ...
Chen, Er-Hu, Dou, Wei, Niu, Jin-Zhi, Pan, Deng, Smagghe, Guy, Wang, Jin-Jun, Zhang, Qiang   +6 more
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Target gene selection for sprayable dsRNA‐based biopesticide against Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae)

Pest Management Science, Volume 81, Issue 6, Page 3055-3065, June 2025.
Silencing Prosbeta‐5 and Prosbeta‐1 resulted in high mortality in Tetranychus urticae, identifying them as potential target genes for double‐stranded RNA‐based biopesticides using spray‐induced gene silencing (SIGS). Abstract BACKGROUND Because of the excessive use of synthetic chemicals, the two‐spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch, a highly ...
Yifei Wang, Yuanpeng Duan, Meibin Liu, Meifeng Ren, Yue Gao, Zhongfang Liu, Pengjiu Zhang, Lifei He, Renjun Fan, Xuguo Zhou, Jing Yang   +10 more
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Biochar Suppresses Growth, Pupation and Eclosion Success of a Specialist (Manduca sexta) and a Generalist (Spodoptera frugiperda) Insect Herbivore

Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2025.
ABSTRACT Biochar is a charcoal‐like substance made by the pyrolysis of organic material from agricultural and forestry waste. While biochar is well documented for altering soil physicochemical conditions, few studies have investigated its possible effects on the management of arthropod pests.
Nischal Wagle, Soumya Unnikrishnan, Satinderpal Kaur, Engil Pereira, Rupesh Kariyat   +4 more
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Interspecific interactions between a new invasive Tephritid fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis, and other resident species in an insular context [PDF]

, 2019
The impact of biological invasions of insects considered as pests have important negative impacts on the economy and the environment, particularly in insular ecosystems.
Delatte, Hélène, Glenac, Serge, Jobart, Benoit, Moquet, Laura, Payet, Jim   +4 more
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Host preference fruit flies Bactrocera carambolae (Drew & Hancock) and Bactrocera dorsalis (Drew and Hancock) (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Jurnal Entomologi Indonesia, 2018
Host plant preference amongst several fruit species was studied for two fruit fly species i.e. Bactrocera carambolae (Drew & Hancock) and Bactrocera dorsalis (Drew & Hancock), which both belong to B. dorsalis species complex.
Dodin Koswanudin, Adi Basukriadi, I Made Samudra, Rosichon Ubaidillah   +3 more
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Chromatic cues to trap the oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis

Journal of Insect Physiology, 2007
Various colors have been used as visual cues to trap insect pests. For example, yellow traps for monitoring and control of the oriental fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) have been in use for a very long time. However, the chromatic cue of using color traps has never been meticulously investigated.
Yu-Po Chen, Wen-Yen Wu, En-Cheng Yang, En-Cheng Yang   +3 more
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Unexpected Diversity of Wolbachia Associated with Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Africa [PDF]

Insects, 2019
Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) is an important pest of fruit-bearing plants in many countries worldwide. In Africa, this pest has spread rapidly and has become widely established since the first invasion report in 2003. Wolbachia is a vertically transmitted endosymbiont that can significantly influence aspects of the biology and, in particular, the ...
Joseph Gichuhi, Fathiya M. Khamis, Johnnie Van den Berg, Sunday Ekesi, Jeremy K. Herren   +4 more
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RNA‐Based Biopesticides: Pioneering Precision Solutions for Sustainable Aquaculture in China

Animal Research and One Health, Volume 3, Issue 2, Page 165-176, May 2025.
The Chinese dragon represents RNA biopesticides, which effectively counteract bacterial, viral, and parasitic threats, safeguarding aquatic life. This method is precise, focusing solely on harmful agents and sparing beneficial aquaculture species. Its innovative nature protects aquatic environments while reducing ecological footprint.
Yiran Huang, Yingmin Dai, Zhuotong Huang, Mengqi Zhang, Lijun Xiu, Xianhui Zhang, Youyu Zhang, Lixing Huang   +7 more
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Recent innovations in crop protection research

Pest Management Science, Volume 81, Issue 5, Page 2406-2418, May 2025.
This review summarizes the latest innovations presented at the 15th IUPAC International Congress on Crop Protection Chemistry in New Delhi in 2023. New products and approaches to control insects, nematodes, diseases, and weeds are discussed, as well as recent advancements in crop enhancement and green pest management research.
Peter Maienfisch, Karsten Koerber
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