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Shrubs and trees as natural insect protection for grazing animals in Switzerland and the alpine region: A systematic review of in vitro, in vivo and clinical trials Sträucher und Bäume als natürlicher Insektenschutz für Weidetiere in der Schweiz und im Alpenraum: Eine systematische Literaturübersicht über in vitro‐, in vivo‐ und klinische Studien

Medical and Veterinary Entomology, EarlyView.
Biting or irritating insects are a threat to the health and welfare of grazing animals. This systematic review reveals that several shrubs and bushes growing in the alpine area have insecticidal, insect‐repellent and/or attractant properties. The alder Alnus glutinosa, juniper Juniperus communis, spruce Picea abies and walnut Juglans regia are ...
Theresa Schlittenlacher, Sofie Egli, Michael Walkenhorst, Veronika Maurer   +3 more
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Concurrent Parasitism Alters Thermoregulation in Honey Bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) Winter Clusters [PDF]

, 2017
Thermoregulation is crucial for honey bee, Apis mellifera L. (Hymenoptera: Apidae), colony survival in temperate regions, but possible interference by parasites is currently unknown. The small hive beetle, Aethina tumida Murray (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae),
Neumann, Peter, Pettis, Jeff S., Ritter, Wolfgang, Schäfer, Marc O.   +3 more
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Shaping future forests: how can ecophysiology support climate‐smart forest management?

New Phytologist, EarlyView.
Summary Climate change, particularly the associated increase in extreme events and disturbances, threatens the numerous environmental, social, and economic benefits that forests provide, both locally and globally. Heat and drought pose significant risks to forest ecosystems; the anticipated future climate is expected to exacerbate this trend ...
Arthur Gessler, José M. Grünzweig, Laura Bigio, Henrik Hartmann, Nate McDowell, Frank Krumm, Arun K. Bose, Andreas Rigling, Harald Bugmann, Valentina Vitali, Pascal Schneider, J. Jelle Lever, Janine Schweier, Anne Kempel, Niklaus E. Zimmermann, Philipp Brun, Jürgen Bauhus, Micah Wilhelm, Alessandra Bottero   +18 more
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The sensitivity of Demodex canis (Acari: Demodicidae) to the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia – an in vitro study

Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária, 2020
The essential oil of the Melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden & Betche) (tea tree oil) has been effective in previous studies, in the treatment of infestation by Demodex mites in humans.
Rita de Cássia da Silva Machado Neves, Luciano Antunes Barros, Shihane Mohamad Costa Mendes, Thalita Irineu de Souza Werneck de Assis de Amorim, Vany Perpétua Ferraz, Lúcia Aparecida de Fátima Mateus, Juliana da Silva Leite, Ana Maria Reis Ferreira   +7 more
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Critters in the Workplace: Bedbugs [PDF]

, 2019
Unfortunately, critter infestations do exist in the workplace and people tend not to want to talk about them. All kinds of workplaces have had problems or infestations: hotels, hospitals, office buildings, department stores, and TV studios, as well as ...
Brown, Nellie J
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Metabolic Enzyme MeHNL11 Regulates MeCAS1b Transcription for Cyanide Reutilization in Response to Nitrate Deficiency in Cassava

Plant Biotechnology Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) exhibits exceptional tolerance to infertile soils and contains abundant cyanogenic glucosides (CGs). Previous research has indicated that CGs can serve as a significant reservoir of organic nitrogen in plants.
Weitao Mai, Ruxue Bao, Xiaocheng Liu, Mengtao Li, Jinling Zhao, Huaifang Zhang, Yuan Yao, Haiyan Wang, Wenquan Wang, Changying Zeng, Xin Chen   +10 more
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Honey bee populations surviving Varroa destructor parasitism in Latin America and their mechanisms of resistance

Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
The honey bee (Apis mellifera) parasitic mite, Varroa destructor, is considered one of the main causes of colony losses in European honey bee (EHB) populations around the world.
Ernesto Guzman-Novoa, Ernesto Guzman-Novoa, Miguel Corona, Miguel Corona, Mohamed Alburaki, Francisco José Reynaldi, Francisco José Reynaldi, Ciro Invernizzi, Ciro Invernizzi, Gregorio Fernández de Landa, Gregorio Fernández de Landa, Matías Maggi, Matías Maggi   +12 more
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The Value of Bt Corn in Southwest Kansas: A Monte Carlo Simulation Approach [PDF]

While most Corn Belt farmers consider planting Bt corn to control European corn borer, southwestern Kansas farmers must also take into account an array of other insect pests, including corn rootworm, spider mites, and southwestern corn borer.
Buschman, Lawrent L., Edwards, C. Richard, Higgins, Randall A., Hyde, Jeffrey, Martin, Marshall A., Preckel, Paul V., Sloderbeck, Phillip E.   +6 more
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Three Decades of China's Bt Cotton: Achievements and Insights

Plant Biotechnology Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Cotton is a vital natural fibre crop with significant economic value worldwide. In response to the threat of cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera), the China government initiated a research project in 1992 to develop transgenic Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) cotton.
Zhigang Meng, Xiufeng Han, Guangqin Yang, Yuan Wang, Yi Zhou, Qi Zhou, Yanyan Li, Tao Zhou, Sandui Guo, Shuangxia Jin, Chengzhen Liang   +10 more
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A Repertoire of Major Genes From Crop Wild Relatives for Breeding Disease‐Resistant Wheat, Rice, Maize, Soybean and Cotton Crops

Plant Breeding, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Global food demand is predicted to rise anywhere from 59% to 98% by 2050 because of increasing population. However, the continued depletion of natural resources and increasing biotic and abiotic stresses will continue to pose significant threats to global food security in coming years.
Memoona Khalid, Hafiz Mamoon Rehman, Tsz‐Yan Cheung, Shakeel Ahmed, Ting Fung Chan, Hon‐Ming Lam   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source