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Detection of invasive and native beetle species within trees by chemical analysis of frass

Scientific Reports, 2023
In recent years, several invasive woodborers (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) have been found in Japan. Aromia bungii is a worldwide important pest of fruits and ornamental species of the genus Prunus.
Nao Fujiwara-Tsujii, Hiroe Yasui
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Root Herbivory: Grass Species, Epichloë Endophytes and Moisture Status Make a Difference

Microorganisms, 2020
The root-feeding scarab insect Costelytra giveni causes severe damage to pasture ecosystems in New Zealand. Loline alkaloids produced by some Epichloë endophytes deter this insect. In two experiments, tall fescue infected with E.
Alison J. Popay, Joanne G. Jensen, Wade J. Mace   +2 more
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Gut Structure and Microbial Communities in Sirex noctilio (Hymenoptera: Siricidae) and Their Predicted Contribution to Larval Nutrition

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2021
The European woodwasp, Sirex noctilio Fabricius, is a major invasive quarantine pest that attacks and kills pine trees outside of its native range. Insect gut structure and gut microbiota play crucial roles in various life activities.
Jiale Li, Chengcheng Li, Ming Wang, Lixiang Wang, Xiaobo Liu, Chenglong Gao, Lili Ren, Lili Ren, Youqing Luo, Youqing Luo   +9 more
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Suitability of Black Soldier Fly Frass as Soil Amendment and Implication for Organic Waste Hygienization

Agronomy, 2020
Because of its nutritious properties, the black soldier fly has emerged as one of the most popular species in advancing circular economy through the re-valorization of anthropogenic organic wastes to insect biomass. Black soldier fly frass accumulates as
Thomas Klammsteiner, Veysel Turan, Marina Fernández-Delgado Juárez, Simon Oberegger, Heribert Insam   +4 more
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Ellagitannin Digestion in Moth Larvae and a New Dimeric Ellagitannin from the Leaves of Platycarya strobilacea

Molecules, 2021
Ellagitannins (ETs) are plant polyphenols with various health benefits. Recent studies have indicated that the biological activities of ETs are attributable to their degradation products, including ellagic acid and its gut microflora metabolites, such as
Juri Takayoshi, Yong-Lin Huang, Yosuke Matsuo, Yoshinori Saito, Dian-Peng Li, Takashi Tanaka   +5 more
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Effects of maize (Zea mays) genotypes and microbial sources in shaping fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) gut bacterial communities

Scientific Reports, 2021
Plants can have fundamental roles in shaping bacterial communities associated with insect herbivores. For larval lepidopterans (caterpillars), diet has been shown to be a driving force shaping gut microbial communities, where the gut microbiome of ...
Charles J. Mason, Kelli Hoover, Gary W. Felton   +2 more
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Aflatoxin B₁ Metabolism of Reared Alphitobius diaperinus in Different Life-Stages

Insects, 2022
The presence of carcinogenic aflatoxins in food and feed is a major issue. In prior studies, aflatoxin B1 (AfB1) and known primary metabolites were absent from Lesser Mealworm (LMW, Alphitobius diaperinus) reared on contaminated diets. LMW is a promising
Nathan Meijer, Rosalie Nijssen, Marlou Bosch, Ed Boers, H. J. van der Fels-Klerx   +4 more
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Impact of combination of vermicompost and insect frass on long bean growth and productivity at urban farming

International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture
Purpose: Urban farming is experiencing rapid growth and is believed to be a potential solution to future sustainable food production needs. In tropical regions, highly nutritious legumes are a common crop in urban farming. However, most production still
Ramadhani Eka Putra, Ananda Cita Alifah Setiawan, Sartika Indah Amalia Sudiarto, Ida Kinasih   +3 more
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Effects of frass from larvae of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) and yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) on growth and insect resistance in field mustard (Brassica rapa): differences between insect species and frass treatments

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata
AbstractFrass, a byproduct of insect rearing, has become popular for its potential use in sustainable agriculture. The rapid growth of insect production results in an increased frass output. This study examined the effects of frass as soil amendment on plant growth and resistance to insect herbivory.
Chia, Shaphan Y., van Loon, Joop J.A., Dicke, Marcel   +2 more
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Frass adjuvants improve the efficacy of Steinernema feltiae against vine mealybug, Planococcus ficus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) under laboratory conditions

Biological Control
Vine mealybug, Planococcus ficus, is a major vineyard pest, complicating vineyard management due to its cryptic behavior and patchy distributions.
Alexander M. Butcher, Lan Xue, Xinyu Li, Vaughn M. Walton   +3 more
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