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Direct and indirect phenotypic effects on sociability indicate potential to evolve
A graphical abstract summarising the results of the article. Abstract The decision to leave or join a group is important as group size influences many aspects of organisms' lives and their fitness. This tendency to socialise with others, sociability, should be influenced by genes carried by focal individuals (direct genetic effects) and by genes in ...
David N. Fisher
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THE SANCTUARY OF NYMPHS (NYMPHEUM) IN APOLLONIA IN EPIRUS
The presented article, dedicated to the sanctuary of the nymphs (Nymphaeum) in Apollonia in Epirus, has never been the subject of research by domestic scientists The diverse and rich nature of Epirus, an area in northwestern Greece, teeming with ...
S. Kazarov
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Vitellogenin and Vitellogenin-Like Genes in the Brown Planthopper
Vitellogenin (Vg) is precursor of vitellin. Here, we identified a Vg (NlVg) and two Vg-likes (NlVg-like1 and NlVg-like2) in the brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens.
Yan Shen+3 more
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Sustainable control of Anopheles mosquito population [PDF]
Despite the widespread use of insecticides, community engagement programmes and preventive measures mosquito borne diseases are growing and new tools to prevent the spread of disease are urgently needed. An alternative control measure for the eradication
Birch, Philip+5 more
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First Record of the Enicocephalidae (Heteroptera) in Michigan and Ohio [PDF]
The unique-headed bug, Systelloderes biceps (Say), is reported from Michigan and Ohio, resulting in two new state records for the family ...
Swanson, Daniel R
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Silencing Prosbeta‐5 and Prosbeta‐1 resulted in high mortality in Tetranychus urticae, identifying them as potential target genes for double‐stranded RNA‐based biopesticides using spray‐induced gene silencing (SIGS). Abstract BACKGROUND Because of the excessive use of synthetic chemicals, the two‐spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch, a highly ...
Yifei Wang+10 more
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Abstract Banker plant systems can enhance biological control of arthropod pests in protected agriculture if they facilitate the persistence of beneficial organisms by providing them with persistent habitats or supplemental food such as pollen or nectar.
Erich N. Schoeller+2 more
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Complementarity between Orius predators improves control of foliar and flower pests
Orius predators are commonly used against thrips in many crops. Certain species are suggested to be more effective against flower pests, while others may control effectively foliar pests. Here, we show that Orius species combinations may complement each other and effectively control both flower and foliar pests on gerbera.
Angelos Mouratidis+3 more
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Abstract Scaphoideus titanus (Ball) is a Nearctic leafhopper (Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae), monophagous on Vitis spp., naturalized in European vineyards since the 20th century. Following its introduction and establishment in Europe, S. titanus became the main vector of Flavescence dorée phytoplasma (FDp) to grapevine. FDp causes heavy economic losses
Matteo Ripamonti+4 more
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Se describe una nueva especie de Gripopterygidae: Gripopteryginae (sensu McLellan 1977) para Chile, Potamoperla testacea n. sp. distribuida entre las regiones Séptima y Undécima.
Alejandro Vera
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