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A modeling framework for biological pest control [PDF]

Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering, 2020
We present an analytic framework where biological pest control can be simulated. Control is enforced through the choice of a time and space dependent function representing the deployment of a species of predators that feed on pests. A sample of different
Rinaldo M. Colombo, Elena Rossi
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T7-Synthesized Double-Stranded RNA Mimicking miR-71 Induces Termite RNAi and Increases Fungal Efficacy [PDF]

Biomolecules
miR-71 has been determined to enhance the efficacy of biological control agents against termites. However, it is not clear how miR-71 functions in enhancing the termite control.
Chenchen Zhao, Hang Lu, Ruotian Cheng, Pengfei Zhao, Gaoling Zhang, Hongsong Chen, Qingbo Tang, Long Liu   +7 more
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Biological Pest Control in Agroecosystems

Agronomy
In recent decades, the intensification of agriculture, driven mainly by the use of agrochemicals, monocultures and intensive mechanization, has led to a substantial increase in global agricultural productivity [...]
Dirceu Pratissoli
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Rearing Host Dependency of Ovariole Number and Body Size in Campoletis chlorideae Uchida (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae)

Insects, 2023
Campoletis chlorideae has great biocontrol potential against some major noctuid pests. In order to achieve the commercial development and utilization of C.
Liangheng Tian, Xiongya Wang, Yu Wang, Xiaohang Gu, Xin Li, Shiheng An, Xinming Yin, Sufen Bai   +7 more
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Functional Analysis of Amino Acid Transporter Genes ACYPI000536 and ACYPI004320 in Acyrthosiphon pisum

Insects, 2023
In recent years, pea aphids have become major pests of alfalfa. Our previous study found that “Gannong 5” is a highly aphid-resistant alfalfa variety and that “Lie Renhe” is a susceptible one.
Lu Yao, Senshan Wang, Rui Ma, Jiangwen Wei, Liwen Song, Lei Liu   +5 more
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Surfactant affects the tool use behavior of foraging ants

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2022
Surfactants are commonly used in detergents, soaps and agrichemical products. After use, the residual surfactants can be dispersed into environmental compartments, directly or indirectly affecting aquatic and terrestrial organisms.
Aiming Zhou, Yuzhe Du, Jian Chen
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Sown Covers Enhance the Diversity and Abundance of Ground-Dwelling Predators in Mediterranean Pear Orchards

Agronomy, 2023
Intensive agriculture has a strong impact on the structure of arthropod communities in soil. Sown covers can contribute to their conservation, especially for generalist predators such as spiders and predatory beetles.
Luis Gabriel Perera-Fernández, Luis de Pedro, Juan Antonio Sanchez   +2 more
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Effects of Managed and Unmanaged Floral Margins on Pollination Services and Production in Melon Crops

Insects, 2023
Melon is among the most consumed fruits in the world, being a crop that depends almost entirely on insects for its reproduction, which is why it is especially sensitive to declining pollination services.
María Pérez-Marcos, Francisco Javier Ortiz-Sánchez, Elena López-Gallego, Helena Ibáñez, Aline Carrasco, Juan Antonio Sanchez   +5 more
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First complete mitochondrial genome from the genus Coptodryas (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) and its phylogenetic implications

Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2022
The complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of Coptodryas elegans was determined, which represents the first sequenced mitogenome from Coptodryas. This mitogenome is 15,959 bp in size and comprises 36 typical coding genes and a control region, the ...
Qiuhong Guo, Liyuan Liu, Feng Peng, Wen Sang, Xiaosheng Chen, Xingmin Wang   +5 more
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Six new species of Zaischnopsis Ashmead (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Eupelmidae) from China based on morphological and molecular data

European Journal of Taxonomy, 2022
Six new species of Zaischnopsis Ashmead (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae) from China are described, Zaischnopsis covid Jiang & Peng sp. nov., Zaischnopsis fuscolivida Tang & Peng sp. nov., Zaischnopsis lii Jiang & Peng sp.
Hao Tang, Jingtao Jiang, Tong Wu, Jun Deng, Lingfei Peng   +4 more
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