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RNA interference (RNAi) is one of the most widely used techniques to study gene functions. There is still a lack of RNAi techniques that can be applied in Phytoseiidae conveniently and efficiently. Star Polycation is a new nanomaterial commonly used as a
Zhenhui Wang +6 more
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A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of silicon (Si) in the forms of oligomeric silicic acid (OSAB®) and potassium silicate (Silica K®) in inducing the resistance of eggplant Solanum melongena against Tetranychus urticae (Acari ...
Manal Sayed Mohamed Ismail +2 more
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Comparison of thread-cutting behaviour in three specialist predatory mites to cope with complex webs of Tetranychus spider mites [PDF]
Anti-predator defenses provided by complex webs of Tetranychus mites can severely impede the performance of generalist predatory mites, whereas this may not be true for specialist predatory mites.
Amano, H. +4 more
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The sweet pepper, an important export crop in Egypt, has been recently invaded by the two-spotted spider mite (TSSM) in parallel with other insect pests that have the potential to reduce its yield.
Manal Sayed Mohamed Ismail +1 more
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The Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve is a protected natural area in the cloud mountain forest of Ecuador, so rich in orchid species despite being a volcanic area still under threat of volcanic activity.
Mariana Mites +3 more
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In Colombia, floriculture is a very important section of the economy since it provides income to the country. Within this sector is the cultivation of roses (Rosa spp.), whose production and quality are affected by the presence of various pests and ...
William Alberto Lombana-Peña +4 more
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A comprehensive survey of Rhinonyssid mites (Mesostigmata: Rhinonyssidae) in Northwest Russia: New mite-host associations and prevalence data [PDF]
Background: Rhinonyssid mites are permanent parasites of birds that inhabit their respiratory tract. There are around 600 species described worldwide and almost all species of birds are found to have embedded rhinonyssid mites.
Dimov, Ivan +2 more
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Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) with aeroallergens is the only disease-modifying treatment for patients with different allergic conditions. Despite the effectiveness of AIT having been proven in both randomized controlled trials and real-world studies, it ...
Ruperto González-Pérez +3 more
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Severe asthma (SA) is categorized into multiple overlapping phenotypes and clinical characteristics driven by complex mechanistic inflammatory pathways. Mepolizumab is a human monoclonal antibody effectively targeting interleukin-5 in severe eosinophilic
Ruperto González-Pérez +3 more
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The present study was conducted to evaluate the insecticidal efficiency and safety of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and hydrophilic silica nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) against: adults of rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae L.); red flour beetle (Tribolium ...
Samia Ali Haroun +3 more
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