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Evolutionary biology and genetic techniques for insect control [PDF]

, 2015
The requirement to develop new techniques for insect control that minimize negative environmental impacts has never been more pressing. Here we discuss population suppression and population replacement technologies. These include sterile insect technique,
Bolton, Michael, Chapman, Tracey, Leftwich, Philip   +2 more
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Functional Materials for Environmental Energy Harvesting in Smart Agriculture via Triboelectric Nanogenerators

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review explores functional and responsive materials for triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) in sustainable smart agriculture. It examines how particulate contamination and dirt affect charge transfer and efficiency. Environmental challenges and strategies to enhance durability and responsiveness are outlined, including active functional layers ...
Rafael R. A. Silva, Giulio Fatti, Emanuel Carlos, Guilherme Ferreira, Sumita Goswami, Suman Nandy, Luiz H. C. Mattoso, Elvira Fortunato, Caio G. Otoni, Rodrigo Martins   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Does the habitat structure control the distribution and diversity of the Odonatofauna?

Brazilian Journal of Biology
The statement that the habitat complexity and structure govern the abundance and diversity of biological communities has been widely investigated. In this context, we assumed the hypothesis of habitat heterogeneity, that is, the higher habitat complexity
AM Souza, FNO Fogaça, AM Cunico, J Higuti   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

RNA-seq of Rice Yellow Stem Borer Scirpophaga incertulas Reveals Molecular Insights During Four Larval Developmental Stages

G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics, 2017
The yellow stem borer (YSB), Scirpophaga incertulas, is a prominent pest in rice cultivation causing serious yield losses. The larval stage is an important stage in YSB, responsible for maximum infestation.
Pichili Renuka, Maganti S. Madhav, Ayyagari Phani Padmakumari, Kalyani M. Barbadikar, Satendra K. Mangrauthia, Kola Vijaya Sudhakara Rao, Soma S. Marla, Vemuri Ravindra Babu   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sunflower Insect Monitoring Projects [PDF]

, 2013
During the 2013 growing season, UVM Extension’s Northwest Crops & Soils Program conducted studies to document the prevalence and impact of sunflower insect pests.
Darby, Heather, Harwood, Hannah, Lewins, Scott   +2 more
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Experimental investigation of some aspects of insect-like flapping flight aerodynamics for application to micro air vehicles [PDF]

, 2009
Insect-like flapping flight offers a power-efficient and highly manoeuvrable basis for micro air vehicles for indoor applications. Some aspects of the aerodynamics associated with the sweeping phase of insect wing kinematics are examined by making ...
Ansari, S. A., Knowles, K., Phillips, N., Stabler, G., Wilkins, P. C., Zbikowski, Rafal   +5 more
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Electrosynthesis of Bioactive Chemicals, From Ions to Pharmaceuticals

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review discusses recent advances in electrosynthesis for biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. It covers key electrochemical materials enabling precise delivery of ions and small molecules for cellular modulation and disease treatment, alongside catalytic systems for pharmaceutical synthesis.
Gwangbin Lee, Sojin Kim, Myeongeun Lee, Kyoungsuk Jin, Jimin Park   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multimodal Structural Color Graphics Based on Colloidal Photonic Microdome Arrays

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A hybrid photonic system combining colloidal crystals and microscale domes is designed to achieve four switchable optical states via the interplay of Bragg reflection and TIR interference. The graphics composed of the photonic microdome arrays provide tunable, angle‐sensitive structural coloration and concealed‐to‐revealed transitions, offering a ...
Jun‐Gu Kang, Hwan‐Young Lee, Chaerim Son, Hyeonbin Jo, Shin‐Hyun Kim   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dropping Counter: A Detection Algorithm for Identifying Odour-Evoked Responses from Noisy Electroantennograms Measured by a Flying Robot

Sensors, 2019
The electroantennogram (EAG) is a technique used for measuring electrical signals from the antenna of an insect. Its rapid response time, quick recovery speed, and high sensitivity make it suitable for odour-tracking tasks employing mobile robots ...
Bluest Lan, Ryohei Kanzaki, Noriyasu Ando   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Engineering Relative Spatial Structure of Dual Atomic Sites with Asymmetric Coordination for High‐Performance Hydrogen Evolution Activity

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Dual‐atom catalysts featuring varying spatial configurations of metal sites (Pt1Fe1 DACs) are employed to systematically investigate the influence of spatial arrangements on the electronic structure and catalytic activity of active sites. Notably, the 3D asymmetric Pt1Fe1‐TAC dimer, featuring strong interatomic interactions, demonstrates superior ...
Yi Guan, Xiaozhang Yao, Chuang Xue, Zhongxin Song, Xiangzhong Ren, Tsun‐Kong Sham, Li‐Min Liu, Lei Zhang, Xueliang Sun   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source