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Cannibalism in Buchananiella whitei (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) and its intraguild interactions with seven predatory mites (Acari: Phytoseiidae & Laelapidae)

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
Extraguild prey reduces cannibalism and intraguild predation in Buchananiella whitei, while first‐instar nymphs dominate most predatory mites, with outcomes affected by body size and behavioral traits. Abstract BACKGROUND Cannibalism and intraguild predation (IGP) are common interactions among predators that can influence the effectiveness of ...
Yuzhi Gong, Keshi Zhang, Qiang Xuan, Zhi‐Qiang Zhang   +3 more
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Synergistic and Antagonistic Effects of Chemical Pollutants and Parasitic Fungi on Cyanobacterial Metabolism

Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Freshwater ecosystems are increasingly impacted by anthropogenic pollutants, including the widely used herbicide metolachlor (MET) and cigarette butt (CB) litter. Parasites represent an additional biotic stressor that can modulate pollutant effects on their hosts.
Erika Berenice Martínez‐Ruiz, Jutta Fastner, Stephanie Spahr, Justyna Wolinska   +3 more
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Plant genotype-specific modulation of Clonostachys rosea-mediated biocontrol of septoria tritici blotch disease in wheat

BMC Plant Biology
Background Beneficial microorganisms can act as biological control agents (BCAs) directly by targeting pathogens or indirectly by enhancing the plant’s defense mechanisms against pathogens.
Sidhant Chaudhary, Mustafa Zakieh, Mukesh Dubey, Dan Funck Jensen, Laura Grenville-Briggs, Aakash Chawade, Magnus Karlsson   +6 more
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Understanding the influence of plant genetic factors on rhizosphere microbiome assembly in Panax notoginseng

Frontiers in Microbiology
IntroductionFunctional rhizosphere microbiomes (FRM) are critical for plant health and yield. However, the ecological succession of FRM and their links to plant genetic factors across the life cycle of perennial plants remain poorly understood ...
Liping Shi, Mingming Yang, Guangfei Wei, Xiuye Wei, Xiuye Wei, Fei Hong, Jiaxiang Ma, Zhe Wu, Yuqing Zheng, Miyi Yang, Shilin Chen, Shilin Chen, Guozhuang Zhang, Linlin Dong   +13 more
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The analysis of gene expression related to biocontrol in fission yeast

, 2023
Schizosaccharomyces japonicus is a species of yeast that belongs to the Schizosaccharomyces genus and is known for its significance in genetic and microbiological research, particularly as a model organism for studying dimorphism and cell division.
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The role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in the competition between invasive and native plants depends on the soil nitrogen form

Functional Ecology, EarlyView.
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Plant invasion and nitrogen (N) deposition are escalating global change threats. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are increasingly recognized as critical mediators of plant invasion success, largely through their role in enhancing host nutrient acquisition.
Zhe‐Yang Su, Chong‐Wei Li, Ao Liu, Hui‐Xuan Liao, Heng‐Jun Zhao, Yu‐Qi Fang, Bao‐Ming Chen   +6 more
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Comparative Genomic Analysis of Brevibacillus brevis: Insights into Pan-Genome Diversity and Biocontrol Potential

Microorganisms
The promising biocontrol agent Brevibacillus brevis is a broadly dispersed bacterium exhibiting significant antibacterial properties against plant diseases. This study conducted a comprehensive comparative genomic analysis of 25 B.
Wenbo Yang, Qiang Bao, Yuanjiang Wang, Lei Xiao, Zexuan Zeng, Lingyun Zhou, Hui Yang   +6 more
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A preventive strategy for the control of aphids in sweet pepper using lacewings and micrococcinelid beetles

Insect Science, EarlyView.
Aphids pose a serious risk to horticultural crops. Current biocontrol strategies often fail due to the poor establishment of natural enemies when aphids are scarce. We evaluated the potential of two aphidophagous predators, Micromus variegatus and Scymnus interruptus, to be used as preventive biocontrol agents, released before aphid infestation.
Jesica Pérez‐Rodríguez, Reinier T. Valstar, Ada Leman, Gerben J. Messelink   +3 more
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Silencing of juvenile hormone‐related genes through RNA interference leads to molt failure and high mortality in the spongy moth

Insect Science, EarlyView.
The feasibility of using RNA interference to control the globally important quarantine pest, the spongy moth. Targeting genes related to JHs play an important role in the growth and development of insects. First, the open reading frames (ORFs) of Ldjhamt and Ldjheh were identified and characterized, and the target genes were cloned and double‐stranded ...
Wenzhuai Ji, Qing Xie, Xiaoxiao Chang, Juan Shi   +3 more
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Status, biology, impact, and management strategies of Phyllotreta striolata (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): a comprehensive review of biocontrol strategies

Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control
Background Phyllotreta striolata (F.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) is a major pest of cruciferous crops worldwide, with high resistance to chemical insecticides, resulting in severe economic losses.
Yan Zhou, Zhijie Li, Mingguo Jiang, Fengfang Li, Tianbao Yang   +4 more
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