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Trichoderma spp. in innovative substrates for ornamental plants [PDF]

, 2012
Trichoderma spp. are free-living fungi commonly widespread in soil and root ecosystems. Recent discoveries show them as opportunistic, avirulent plant symbionts as well as parasites of other fungi.
PRISA, DOMENICO
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Rearing Istocheta aldrichi (Diptera: Tachinidae) From Field‐Collected Japanese Beetles (Popillia japonica): 1. Methods to Improve Insect Collection and Parasitoid Pupariation

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, EarlyView.
We describe methods for collecting and rearing the tachinid parasitoid Istocheta aldrichi from parasitized Japanese beetle adults. Hosts can be collected by hand and reared in the laboratory, or by using modified trap containers with added plant material and substrate to provide suitable conditions for I.
Simon Legault, Josée Doyon, Paul K. Abram, Jacques Brodeur   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Two Metschnikowia nectar yeast species have similar volatile profiles but elicit differential foraging in bee pollinators

Ecological Entomology, EarlyView.
Yeasts that specialize in flower nectar play an important role in pollination ecology. Metschnikowia reukaufii and Metschnikowia koreensis were the most prevalent nectar yeasts found in our field sites. Bee pollinators exhibited different behavioural responses to nectar yeasts in field experiments. Bees visited more flowers with M.
M. Elizabeth Moore, Lindsey Wilson, Nathan Brandt, Ayako Wada‐Katsumata, Ahmed M. Saveer, Coby Schal, Robert R. Dunn, Rebecca E. Irwin, Caiti Smukowski Heil   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Do aphid endosymbiotic bacteria influence parasitoid searching behaviour through changes in aphid honeydew production?

Ecological Entomology, EarlyView.
Hamiltonella defensa infection increases honeydew production in certain aphid genotypes, potentially modifying aphid feeding behaviour. Parasitoid wasps, Aphidius ervi, are more attracted to honeydew from H. defensa‐infected aphids; though larger honeydew amounts may slightly deter searching.
Desiré Macheda, Alexandre Foito, Katharine F. Preedy, Colin J. Alexander, Ankush Prashar, Alison J. Karley   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mechanistic insights into HapC: A key enzyme in prodiginine biosynthesis in Hahella chejuensis

The FEBS Journal, EarlyView.
HapC catalyzes prodiginine biosynthesis through coordinated movements of its ATP‐binding, substrate‐binding, and catalytic‐swivel domains. The enzyme shows tolerance toward short‐chain MAP analogs, and docking analyses reveal key residues and structural features underlying its substrate flexibility.
Yueh‐Te Chan, Aden Dhana Rizkita, Hsin‐Ju Hsieh, Shu‐Fang Hsu, Tony Eight Lin, Wei‐Jan Huang, Kai‐Cheng Hsu, Sheila Nathan, Peiching Chang, Andrew H.‐J. Wang, Cheng‐Chung Lee   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Preharvest application of antagonistic yeasts for the control of fungal pathogens in organic peach and plum orchards. [PDF]

J Sci Food Agric
Abstract BACKGROUND The control of fungal diseases in organic fruit production remains a major challenge due to the limited availability of authorized phytosanitary tools. This study evaluates the efficacy of two antagonistic yeasts – Metschnikowia pulcherrima L672 and Hanseniaspora uvarum L793 – in organic peach ( Prunus persica ) and plum ( Prunus ...
Tejero P, Hernández A, Ordiales E, Córdoba MG, Rodríguez A, Martín A.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

The effects of Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti) on tropical stream food webs vary between two consecutive dry seasons

Insect Conservation and Diversity, EarlyView.
Bti application altered tropical stream food‐web structure through changes in macroinvertebrate functional feeding groups. Collector‐filterers and predators showed context‐dependent responses, with clearer direct and indirect effects detected in 2016, the year with higher rainfall.
Tatiana N. Docile, Ronaldo Figueiró, Aliny P. F. Pires, Bruno E. Soares, Jorge L. Nessimian   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Synergistic interactions in designed bacterial consortia: Dual effects on control rusty root rot and growth promotion in ginseng. [PDF]

Synth Syst Biotechnol
Tian M, Wang Y, Sun K, Kong L, Chen X, Zhang K, Yang L, Lu B, Gao J, Hou W, An Y, Jiang Y, Chen C.   +12 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Whole Genome Assembly and Annotation of Two Invasive Sitona Species

Journal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Weevils are a highly diversified taxon, comprising about 70,000 described species, including many of high economic importance. Here, we present whole genome assemblies and annotations of two Sitona species (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Entiminae).
Mandira Katuwal, Upendra Raj Bhattarai, Craig B. Phillips, Neil J. Gemmell, Eddy Dowle   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative Biocontrol Efficacy and Mechanisms of Indirect and Direct Application Methods Against Leaf Spot Caused by <i>Pseudomonas syringae</i> pv. <i>aptata</i> in Sugar Beet. [PDF]

Int J Mol Sci
Krstić Tomić T, Nedeljković M, Mesaroš A, Todorović J, Pešaković M, Stanković S, Lozo J.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source