Effect of trichomes in cowpea on infestation by spotted pod borer, Maruca vitrata (Fab.) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) [PDF]
Journal of Horticultural Sciences, 2019 Trichomes are the morphological features present on the surface of plants, which provide resistance to several insect pests. A pot culture experiment with 48 cowpea accessions were conducted to evaluate the effect of trichomes in cowpea on infestation ...
Nasiya Beegum AN, Madhu Subramanian
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The History of Baculovirology in Africa [PDF]
Viruses, 2023 Baculovirology has been studied on the African continent for the development of insect virus-based biopesticides and, to a much lesser extent, vaccine production and delivery, since the 1960s.
Sean Moore, Michael Jukes
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Identification of Host-Plant Volatiles and Characterization of Two Novel General Odorant-Binding Proteins from the Legume Pod Borer, Maruca vitrata Fabricius (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 Chemoreception is a key feature in selection of host plant by phytophagous insects, and odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) are involved in chemical communication of both insects and vertebrates.
Jing Zhou +8 more
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Diversity analysis reveals genetic homogeneity among Indian populations of legume pod borer, Maruca vitrata (F.). [PDF]
3 Biotech, 2019 Legume pod borer, Maruca vitrata, has lately emerged as one of the major insect pests of pigeonpea causing considerable crop losses. Thus, efficient management of M. vitrata is an important component for sustained pigeonpea productivity for which information on insect diversity could be useful.
Chatterjee M +6 more
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A Comparative Analysis of Different Xenorhabdus Strains Reveals a Virulent Factor, Cyclic Pro-Phe, Using a Differential Expression Profile Analysis of Non-Ribosomal Peptide Synthetases [PDF]
InsectsEntomopathogenic bacteria, classified into the genus Xenorhabdus, exhibit a dual lifestyle as mutualistic symbionts to Steinernema nematodes and as pathogens to a broad range of insects.
Gahyeon Jin, Falguni Khan, Yonggyun Kim
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Effect of configuration of calyx in cowpea flowers on infestation by spotted pod borer, Maruca vitrata (Fab.) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) [PDF]
Journal of Horticultural Sciences, 2018 Twenty cowpea accessions were evaluated for resistance to the spotted pod borer, Maruca vitrata in the Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur. The calyxes of the flowers were examined and
A N Nasiya-Beegum, Madhu Subramanian
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Natural Pest Regulation and Its Compatibility with Other Crop Protection Practices in Smallholder Bean Farming Systems [PDF]
Biology, 2021 Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) production and storage are limited by numerous constraints. Insect pests are often the most destructive. However, resource-constrained smallholders in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) often do little to manage pests.
Baltazar J. Ndakidemi +6 more
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New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, Volume 66, Issue 6, Page 519-619, December 2023., 2023 ABSTRACT Food and feed has been produced from genetically modified (GM) crops for 25 years. It is timely to review whether this technology has globally delivered the expected benefits and whether the ongoing debate on risks is justified. Expected benefits associated with GM include increased crop yields, reduced pesticide and insecticide use, reduced ...
John R. Caradus
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Population Genetic Differentiation and Structure of Maruca vitrata (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in India
Diversity, 2022 Maruca vitrata is one of the primary biotic constraints for pigeon pea production in India. The present study assessed the genetic variation and population structure of M.
Rashmi Manohar Mahalle +2 more
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Intersex is required for female sexual development in Hermetia illucens
Insect Science, Volume 30, Issue 4, Page 901-911, August 2023., 2023 We first identified the Drosophila intersex (ix) homolog in Hermetia illucens. Disruption of the Hiix gene using CRISPR/Cas9 resulted in female‐specific defects in external genitalia and abnormal and undersized ovaries of H. illucens. Abstract Sex‐determination pathways are extremely diverse.
Bihui Chen +8 more
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