Biology and systematics of the New World Phyllocnistis Zeller leafminers of the avocado genus Persea (Lepidoptera, Gracillariidae) [PDF]
, 2011 Four New World species of Phyllocnistis Zeller are described from serpentine mines in Persea (Family Lauraceae). Phyllocnistis hyperpersea, new species, mines the upper leaf surfaces of avocado, Persea americana Mill., and red bay, Persea borbonia (L ...
Davis, Donald, Wagner, David
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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 +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 +4 more
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A Maple Wood Wasp, \u3ci\u3eXiphydria Maculata,\u3c/i\u3e and its Insect Enemies (Hymenoptera: Xiphydriiade) [PDF]
, 2017 A xiphydriid wood wasp, Xiphydria mandata, is very common in branches ofAeer spp. in Indiana. and is frequently the proximate cause of branches falling from shade trees. X.
Deyrup, Mark A
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Positive and negative impacts of insect frass quality on soil nitrogen availability and plant growth [PDF]
, 2012 Frass deposition to soil is an important pathway by which herbivorous insects impact decomposition and soil nutrient availability. However, little is known about how frass quality influences ecosystem properties.
Kagata, Hideki, Ohgushi, Takayuki
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Migration and Transformation of Cd in Pig Manure–Insect Frass (Hermetia illucens)–Soil–Maize System
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022 Little is known about the fate of heavy metals in the recycling system of animal manure–black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) transformation-larval frass application. In this work, BSFL-transformed pig manure with different concentrations of exogenous cadmium (
Xiaobo Wang +5 more
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Nutritional and Defensive Chemistry of Three North American Ash Species: Possible Roles in Host Performance and Preference by Emerald Ash Borer Adults [PDF]
, 2018 Black ash (Fraxinus nigra), green ash (F. pennsylvanica), and white ash (F. americana) are the three most abundant ash species in the northeastern USA.
Chen, Yigen, Poland, Therese M
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International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in AgriculturePurpose: 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 +3 more
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Effects of Ascorbic Acid Deficiencies on Larvae of \u3ci\u3eLymantria Dispar\u3c/i\u3e (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae) [PDF]
, 2017 We assessed the effects of ascorbic acid and total vitamin deficiencies on growth, food processing efficiencies and survival of larval gypsy moths. Artificial diet lacking ascorbic acid did not alter performance of fourth instars, whereas diet lacking a ...
Lindroth, Richard L, Weiss, Anthony P
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, 2021 Pot experiment was conducted to observe the effect of frass (insect feces) from Black Soldier Fly larvae (BSFL) as soil amendments at different application rates in comparation with other organic fertilizers on Pakchoi (Brassica rapa L). The experimental
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