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Unveiling the antimicrobial and biocontrol potential of the Ascomycete fungus, Clonostachys rosea: A review

The Microbe
Clonostachys rosea, originally named Gliocladium roseum, was reclassified in 1999 due to significant differences in morphology, ecology, teleomorph, and DNA sequences.
Gowrisri Nagaraj, Elango Kolanthasamy
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Genetic diversity in invasive populations of argentine stem weevil associated with adaptation to biocontrol

, 2021
Modified, agricultural landscapes are susceptible to damage by insect pests. Biological control of pests is typically successful once a control agent has established, but this depends on the agent’s capacity to co-evolve with the host.
Ruy Jauregui (264879), Rachael Ashby (15393782), Tracey Van Stijn (10380614), Marissa Le Lec (15405401), Shannon Taylor (1330992), Thomas Harrop (15405398), Stephen Goldson (4058014), John Skelly (15405404), Siva Ganesh (607045), Peter Dearden (65392), Sarah Inwood (6324335), Jeanne Jacobs (4091890), Hannah Henry (12809652)   +12 more
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A Non‐Destructive Method for Sex Identification in a Tubuliferan Thrips

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, EarlyView.
Accurate sex identification of the biological control agent Pseudophilothrips ichini Hood (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae) is a useful tool for colony management and experimental applications in biological control. Destructive methods of sex identification limit specimen usage, prompting the need for a sex identification method for live thrips.
Brianna Foster, F. Allen Dray, Dale Halbritter   +2 more
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Diversity of the Microbiomes in the Larval and Adult Stages of the European Cherry Fruit Fly (Rhagoletis cerasi) and Identification of Potential Biocontrol Candidate Taxa

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, EarlyView.
First comprehensive characterization of the R. cerasi microbiome is reported. Stage‐specific variations in microbial composition are documented. Multiple bacterial entomopathogen taxa are identified as potential biocontrol candidates for R. cerasi.
Mahdi N. Al‐Shammaa, Saber Delpasand Khabbazi, Remziye Nalcacioglu, Ismail Demir, Durdane Yanar, Zihni Demirbag   +5 more
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MicroRNA-mediated network redundancy is constrained by purifying selection and contributes to expression robustness in Drosophila melanogaster

Communications Biology
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are post-transcriptional, non-coding regulatory RNAs that function coordinately with transcription factors (TFs) in gene regulatory networks.
Aimei Dai, Wenqi Lan, Yang Lyu, Xuanyi Zhou, Xin Mi, Tian Tang, Zhongqi Liufu   +6 more
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Prey Range and Voracity of Main Insect Natural Enemies of Pests in Corsican Clementine Orchards

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, EarlyView.
To assess the biocontrol potential on the main arthropod pests of clementine orchards in Corsica, laboratory experiments were carried out using five potential predators. Their prey range and voracity were tested on three pest species. Then, a global predation rate index was calculated at the scale of the entire community of insect predators.
Judith Le Nan, Ségolène Buzy, Manuel Plantegenest, Elsa Canard   +3 more
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Purpureocillium jiangxiense sp. nov.: Entomopathogenic Effects on Ostrinia furnacalis and Galleria mellonella

Microorganisms
The genus Purpureocillium is renowned for its role in biocontrol and biotechnological applications. The identification of new species within this genus is crucial for broadening our understanding of its ecological roles and potential utility in ...
Wei Chen, Yanhong Tang, Tongyi Liu, Hongwang Hu, Cuiyi Ou, Qiongbo Hu, Qunfang Weng   +6 more
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Social immune defence in ants - Different aspects of hygienic behaviour and the infestation with Laboulbeniales in Lasius neglectus ants

, 2013
To study how immunity is achieved in insect societies I investigated the antiparasite defence of mainly the invasive garden ant Lasius neglectus when exposed to the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae.
Tragust, Simon
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Exploiting Native Biodiversity for Invasive Species Management: The Case of Exorista larvarum as a Natural Enemy of the Invasive Box Tree Moth Cydalima perspectalis

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, EarlyView.
The investigations evaluated the performance of the native parasitoid Exorista larvarum (L.) on last instar Cydalima perspectalis (Walker) larvae, using the factitious host Galleria mellonella (L.) as a control. Laboratory bioassays were conducted using no‐choice and choice (1:1 and 5:5) experimental designs.
Serena Gallizia, Santolo Francati, Maria Luisa Dindo, Chiara Ferracini   +3 more
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Plant Traits and Reproduction in a Multitrophic System: The Role of Aphids, Parasitoids and Hyperparasitoids

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, EarlyView.
This field mesocosm study examined the top‐down effects of hyperparasitoids, parasitoids and aphids on plant growth and fitness. Parasitoids reduced aphid populations, but this effect was attenuated by hyperparasitoids. However, these multitrophic interactions did not affect plant traits and reproduction, likely due to the plant's fast life cycle and ...
Mitchel E. Bourne, Enric Frago, Nina Xiaoning Zhang, Erik H. Poelman, Maximilien A. C. Adam   +4 more
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