Zoo Biology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Captive honey badgers (Mellivora capensis) are routinely exposed to environmental and husbandry‐related stressors that differ markedly from their natural conditions; however, physiological welfare assessments in this species remain limited. This study aimed to validate a non‐invasive approach to evaluate stress‐related fecal glucocorticoid ...
Megan Hutson +2 more
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RfGNBP5 Negatively Regulates Innate Immunity of Red Palm Weevil, <i>Rhynchophorus ferrugineus</i>, Against Distinctive Pathogens. [PDF]
MicroorganismsDeng Q +8 more
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Journal of Animal Ecology, EarlyView.Using individual‐level nemabiome metabarcoding of 3147 samples from 916 horses on Sable Island over 10 years, we generate the largest dataset of its kind to date. This unprecedented scale enables a rare test of the processes structuring parasite communities in a natural system, revealing dominant host‐mediated filtering and predominantly positive ...
Sangwook Ahn +2 more
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Master manipulator: small brown planthopper tailors expression of salivary protein to evade plant immunity. [PDF]
Plant JMooney BC.
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Russian wheat aphid: a model for genomic plasticity and a challenge to breeders
Insect Science, EarlyView.Invasive foundress finds suitable habitat and reproduces through pathogenesis. Wingless females produce life offspring quickly, which leads to high population densities. High population densities result in competition, which may induce epigenetic changes and wing development for dispersal.
Astrid Jankielsohn +8 more
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Silk Web Removal Enhances the Efficacy of <i>Beauveria bassiana</i> Treatment Against <i>Hyphantria cunea</i>: Insights from Immune and Physiological Parameters. [PDF]
InsectsJiang H +6 more
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Iflaviruses in arthropods: when small is mighty
Insect Science, EarlyView.Many arthropod species harbor iflaviruses, which often cause covert (asymptomatic) infections, but may still affect host fitness. We review the impact of iflaviruses on arthropod fitness, immunity, behaviour as well as the iflavirus’ host range, transmission, tissue tropism and the interactions with other microorganisms within arthropods.
Annamaria Mattia +3 more
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Reduced fertilization regimes could boost biocontrol service without reducing crop yield
Insect Science, EarlyView.Fertilization level influences pest control effectiveness in tomato crops. High fertilization increases plant growth and aphid density but reduces the performance of the parasitoid Aphidius ervi. In contrast, the predator Adalia bipunctata maintains consistent aphid suppression regardless of fertilization regime.
Ruohan Ma +5 more
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Characterization of the dynamic microbiome evolution across thrips species
Insect Science, EarlyView.Comprehensive survey of the microbiome in thrips. The dominant bacterial genera found in thrips include intracellular ones, such as Wolbachia and Spiroplasma, and extracellular ones, including Serratia, Pantoea, and Acinetobacter. We isolated and sequenced high‐quality genomes of two dominant symbionts, Pantoea dispersa and Serratia marcescens.
Xiaodi Hu +8 more
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Advances in Bluetongue Virus Antigenicity and Vaccine Strategies: Progress and Perspectives. [PDF]
Vet SciLi X, Ye Z, Lei N, Pu S, Yi H, Ma X.
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