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NezhNPV, a new biocontrol agent for Nesodiprion zhejiangensis Zhou & Xiao (Hymenoptera: Diprionidae), an emerging forest pest. [PDF]

Pest Manag Sci
Here, a naturally occurring baculovirus and a new biocontrol agent, NezhNPV, which infects a multivoltine forest pest, Nesodiprion zhejiangenis, was characterized by field efficacy trial, electron microscopy and genome sequencing. Abstract BACKGROUND Nesodiprion zhejiangensis, a multivoltine sawfly, is widely distributed in south China and has caused ...
Wang Q, Zhao J, Li E, Merchant A, Su Z, Liu Q, Zhou X.   +6 more
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Review of the existing maximum residue levels for dithiocarbamates according to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005

EFSA Journal, Volume 21, Issue 5, May 2023., 2023
Abstract According to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, EFSA has reviewed the maximum residue levels (MRLs) currently established at European level for the group of pesticide active substances dithiocarbamates. To assess the occurrence of metiram, ziram, maneb and mancozeb residues in plants, processed commodities, rotational crops and ...
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Giulia Bellisai, Giovanni Bernasconi, Alba Brancato, Luis Carrasco Cabrera, Irene Castellan, Monica Del Aguila, Lucien Ferreira, German Giner Santonja, Luna Greco, Samira Jarrah, Renata Leuschner, Jose Oriol Magrans, Ileana Miron, Stefanie Nave, Ragnor Pedersen, Hermine Reich, Tobin Robinson, Silvia Ruocco, Miguel Santos, Alessia Pia Scarlato, Anne Theobald, Alessia Verani   +22 more
wiley   +1 more source

Few indirect effects of baculovirus on parasitoids demonstrate high compatibility of biocontrol methods against Tuta absoluta

Pest Management Science, Volume 79, Issue 4, Page 1431-1441, April 2023., 2023
Baculoviruses are used for pest control in agroecosystems, where parasitoids are present. We assessed whether parasitoids discriminate against virus‐infected hosts and examined the effect of the virus on parasitoid offspring. We found few indirect effects of the virus on the parasitoids, indicating that both agents can be combined.
Jérémy Gonthier, Judit Arnó, Jörg Romeis, Jana Collatz   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The 2021 European Union report on pesticide residues in food

EFSA Journal, Volume 21, Issue 4, April 2023., 2023
Abstract Under European Union legislation (Article 32, Regulation (EC) No 396/2005), EFSA is to provide an annual report assessing the pesticide residue levels in foods on the European market. In 2021, 96.1% of the overall 87,863 samples analysed fell below the maximum residue level (MRL), 3.9% exceeded this level, of which 2.5% were non‐compliant, i.e.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Luis Carrasco Cabrera, Giulio Di Piazza, Bruno Dujardin, Paula Medina Pastor   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Differences in the susceptibility of codling moth populations to Cydia pomonella granulovirus in the Czech Republic

Horticultural Science, 2011
The Cydia pomonella granulovirus is a very important agent for the biological control of the codling moth, Cydia pomonella, in both organic and integrated apple and pear production.
T. Zichová, V. Falta, F. Kocourek, J. Stará   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Statement concerning the review of the approval of the active substance pirimicarb

EFSA Journal, Volume 21, Issue 2, February 2023., 2023
Abstract On 26 August 2022, the European Commission asked EFSA to provide scientific and technical assistance according to Article 21(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 concerning the review of the approval of the active substance pirimicarb and to deliver a statement on whether the applicable approval criteria may still be considered fulfilled, taking
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
wiley   +1 more source

Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecological Specialization of Baculoviruses: A Treasure Trove for Future Applied Research

Viruses, 2018
The Baculoviridae, a family of insect-specific large DNA viruses, is widely used in both biotechnology and biological control. Its applied value stems from millions of years of evolution influenced by interactions with their hosts and the environment. To
Julien Thézé, Carlos Lopez-Vaamonde, Jenny S. Cory, Elisabeth A. Herniou   +3 more
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Microbial antibiotics take the lead in the fight against plant pathogens

Microbial Biotechnology, Volume 16, Issue 1, Page 28-33, January 2023., 2023
The potential of plant microbiome for the development of novel biopesticides for the integrated pest management of agricultural crops. Abstract The plant microbiome is essential for plant fitness and health. Antibiotics produced by plant‐associated bacteria have been shown to play an important role in protecting plant hosts against phytopathogens. Here,
Amalia Roca, Miguel A. Matilla
wiley   +1 more source

Genome Analysis of a Novel Clade b Betabaculovirus Isolated from the Legume Pest Matsumuraeses phaseoli (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)

Viruses, 2020
Matsumuraeses phaseoli is a Lepidopteran pest that primarily feeds on numerous species of cultivated legumes, such as Glycine and Phaseolus. It is widely distributed in northeast Asia.
Ruihao Shu, Qian Meng, Lin Miao, Hongbin Liang, Jun Chen, Yuan Xu, Luqiang Cheng, Wenyi Jin, Qilian Qin, Huan Zhang   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Granulovirus PK-1 kinase activity relies on a side-to-side dimerization mode centered on the regulatory αC helix

Nature Communications, 2021
The viral Protein Kinase-1 (PK-1) phosphorylates the regulatory protein p6.9, which facilitates baculoviral genome release. Here, the authors combine X-ray crystallography with biophysical and biochemical analyses as well as molecular dynamics ...
Michael R. Oliver, Christopher R. Horne, Safal Shrestha, Jeremy R. Keown, Lung-Yu Liang, Samuel N. Young, Jarrod J. Sandow, Andrew I. Webb, David C. Goldstone, Isabelle S. Lucet, Natarajan Kannan, Peter Metcalf, James M. Murphy   +12 more
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