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Exploring marking methods for the predatory hoverfly Sphaerophoria rueppellii (Diptera: Syrphidae)

Insect Science, EarlyView.
As important pollinators and predators of aphids, hoverflies play an important role in ecosystems. This study focuses on identifying the best marking technique for the model species Sphaerophoria rueppellii that can be used to track hoverfly feeding and oviposition sites, evaluating three methods: rubidium (RbCl), fluorescein, and fluorescent dusts ...
Michele Violi, Elena Costi, Elena Monari, Daniele Sommaggio, Lara Maistrello   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigating the potential of X chromosome shredding for mouse genetic biocontrol

Scientific Reports
AbstractCRISPR-Cas9 technology has facilitated development of strategies that can potentially provide more humane and effective methods to control invasive vertebrate species, such as mice. One promising strategy is X chromosome shredding which aims to bias offspring towards males, resulting in a gradual and unsustainable decline of females.
Mark D. Bunting, Gelshan I. Godahewa, Nicole O. McPherson, Louise J. Robertson, Luke Gierus, Sandra G. Piltz, Owain Edwards, Mark Tizard, Paul Q. Thomas   +8 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Comprehensive genomic analysis of Bacillus paralicheniformis strain BP9, pan-genomic and genetic basis of biocontrol mechanism

Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal, 2023
Muhammad Asif, Li-Qun Zhang, Qingchao Zeng, Muhammad Atiq, Khalil Ahmad, Aqil Tariq, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Jochen Blom, Linda Fenske, H. A. Alodaini, A. A. Hatamleh   +10 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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
wiley   +1 more source

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
wiley   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

The development of genetic and molecular markers to register and commercialize P enicillium rubens (formerly P enicillium oxalicum) strain 212 as a biocontrol agent

Microbial Biotechnology, 2015
Penicillium oxalicum strain 212 (PO212) is an effective biocontrol agent (BCA) against a large number of economically important fungal plant pathogens. For successful registration as a BCA in Europe, PO212 must be accurately identified.
M. Villarino, A. De Cal, P. Melgarejo, I. Larena, E. Espeso   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The shibirets4 mutation causes temperature sensitive paralytic and lethal phenotypes in the Queensland fruit fly, Bactrocera tryoni

Insect Science, EarlyView.
Abstract Bactrocera tryoni, the Queensland fruit fly, is among the most damaging insect pests to the Australian horticultural industry as larvae infest ripening fruits or vegetables prior to harvest. Genetic biocontrol using Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) programs have been used to successfully suppress populations, via mass release of factory‐reared ...
Anzu Okada, Mamoru Okamoto, Thu N.M. Nguyen, Elisabeth Fung, Han Nguyen, Peter Crisp, Amanda Choo, Simon W. Baxter   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Competitive Sperm-Marked Beetles for Monitoring Approaches in Genetic Biocontrol and Studies in Reproductive Biology. [PDF]

Int J Mol Sci, 2022
Isah MD, Atika B, Dippel S, Ahmed HMM, Wimmer EA.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source