Tetraopes Milkweed Beetle Genomes Elucidate the Adaptive Basis of a Temperate Coevolutionary Radiation [PDF]
Molecular Ecology Resources.ABSTRACT The coevolutionary radiation of 27 species of Tetraopes longhorned beetles and their Asclepias milkweed hosts represents a classic example of adaptive evolution driven by plant chemical defences and herbivore counteradaptations. Investigations to date, however, have focused on a single species, Tetraopes tetrophthalmus, which feeds on the ...
Kim S, Farrell B.
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Journal of Natural Fibers, 2023 The use of natural fibers is a sustainable alternative for developing reinforced-polymer composites. It is believed that the seed flosses of common milkweed, Asclepias Syriraca, may be a promising reinforcing fiber given its uncommon hollow ...
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Occurrence of common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) in cropland and adjacent areas [PDF]
, 2000 Interest in the population dynamics and geographic distribution of common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca L.) has recently increased due to the importance of common milkweed in the life cycle of the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus).
Buhler, Douglas D., Hartzler, Robert G.
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Insects, 2019 Background: North American monarchs (Danaus plexippus) are well-known for their long-distance migrations; however, some monarchs within the migratory range have adopted a resident lifestyle and breed year-round at sites where tropical milkweed (Asclepias
Ania A. Majewska, Sonia Altizer
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Ecosphere, 2018 Over the past two decades, the population of monarch butterflies east of the Rocky Mountains has experienced a significant decline in overwintering numbers. Habitat restoration that includes planting milkweeds is essential to boost monarch numbers within
Victoria M. Pocius +4 more
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Host Plant Species Influences the Composition of Milkweed and Monarch Microbiomes
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022 Plants produce defensive chemicals for protection against insect herbivores that may also alter plant and insect associated microbial communities.
Thorsten E. Hansen, Laramy S. Enders
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Estimating Milkweed Abundance in Metropolitan Areas Under Existing and User-Defined Scenarios
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2019 Metropolitan areas play an undetermined role in supporting migratory monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) populations despite providing habitat areas rich with milkweed (Asclepias spp.), the obligate host plants for monarch larvae.
Mark K. Johnston +8 more
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In vitro and in vivo anthelmintic efficacy of plant cysteine proteinases against the rodent gastrointestinal nematode, Trichuris muris [PDF]
, 2006 We examined the mechanism of action and compared the anthelmintic efficacy of cysteine proteinases from papaya, pineapple, fig, kiwi fruit and Egyptian milkweed in vitro using the rodent gastrointestinal nematode Heligmosomoides polygyrus.
Behnke, J.M. +4 more
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Exploring the potential of milkweed stalk in wood plastic manufacture
Journal of Natural Fibers, 2019 The physical and mechanical properties of milkweed composites based on different loads of milkweed flour and maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene (MAPP) using polypropylene as matrix are investigated in this study.
Loya Jamalirad +2 more
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Notes on \u3ci\u3eChrysomelobia Labidomerae\u3c/i\u3e (Acari: Heterostigmata: Podapolipidae), Parasites of \u3ci\u3eLabidomera Clivicollis\u3c/i\u3e (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Michigan and Wisconsin [PDF]
, 2018 Chrysomelobia labidomerae Eickwort, ectoparasitic mite of chrysomelid beetles, is reported from 11 Wisconsin counties, from 16 of 82 adult Labidomera clivicollis (Kirby) beetles wild-caught in Wisconsin, and from 27 of 141 presumably wild-caught L ...
Husband, Robert W, Williams, Andrew H
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