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MrSVP, a secreted virulence-associated protein, contributes to thermotolerance and virulence of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium robertsii

open access: yesBMC Microbiology, 2019
Background Metarhizium robertsii, a widely distributed insect pathogen, is presently used as a natural alternative to chemical insecticides. Unfortunately, its worldwide commercial use has been restricted by a short shelf life and inconsistencies in ...
Tian Xie   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Phenotypic and molecular characterization of Hessian fly resistance in diploid wheat, Aegilops tauschii

open access: yesBMC Plant Biology, 2019
Background The Hessian fly (Mayetiola destructor), belonging to the gall midge family (Cecidomyiidae), is a devastating pest of wheat (Triticum aestivum) causing significant yield losses.
Jill A. Nemacheck   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Proteo-Transcriptomic Characterization of Sirex nitobei (Hymenoptera: Siricidae) Venom

open access: yesToxins, 2021
The wood-boring woodwasp Sirex nitobei is a native pest in Asia, infecting and weakening the host trees in numerous ecological and commercial coniferous forest plantations. In China, hosts of S.
Chenglong Gao   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pest Management & Crop Development [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
The Bulletin provides timely information about pests and crops throughout Illinois. Our objective is to keep you informed about pest problems and crop development issues and to keep you current regarding the most effective, economic, and environmentally ...
Integrated Pest Management   +2 more
core   +6 more sources

An Efficient and Simple Method for Collecting Haemolymph of Cerambycidae (Insecta: Coleoptera) Adults

open access: yesInsects, 2022
Cerambycid beetles (Cerambycidae) are major forest pests, posing a serious threat to the security of forest resources worldwide. Extensive research has focused on the control of cerambycid beetles from physiological and biochemical perspectives.
Yiming Niu   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Genome Sequencing and Analysis of the Fungal Symbiont of Sirex noctilio, Amylostereum areolatum: Revealing the Biology of Fungus-Insect Mutualism

open access: yesmSphere, 2020
Amylostereum areolatum is the symbiotic fungus of the Eurasian woodwasp, Sirex noctilio, a globally invasive species. The mutualistic symbiont is associated with the woodwasp, assisting the damage process and providing nutrition for its insect partners ...
Ningning Fu   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Early Detection of Dendroctonus valens Infestation with Machine Learning Algorithms Based on Hyperspectral Reflectance

open access: yesRemote Sensing, 2022
The red turpentine beetle (Dendroctonus valens LeConte) has caused severe ecological and economic losses since its invasion into China. It gradually spreads northeast, resulting in many Chinese pine (Pinus tabuliformis Carr.) deaths. Early detection of D.
Bingtao Gao   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Early Detection of Dendroctonus valens Infestation at Tree Level with a Hyperspectral UAV Image

open access: yesRemote Sensing, 2023
The invasive pest Dendroctonus valens has spread to northeast China, causing serious economic and ecological losses. Early detection and disposal of infested trees is critical to prevent its outbreaks.
Bingtao Gao   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Functional biodiversity to improve pest control in organic cropping systems [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
A sustainable use of functional agrobiodiversity (FAB) providing habitats with suitable floral resources is needed to conserve and improve pest control by natural enemies in organic cropping and other low-input systems.
Schärer, Hans-Jakob   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Four novel species of Distoseptispora (Distoseptisporaceae, Distoseptisporales) revealed by morphology and phylogenetic analyses from southern China [PDF]

open access: yesMycoKeys
During investigations of saprobic fungi on decaying wood in terrestrial habitats of southern China, several sporidesmium-like isolates were collected from dead branches of unidentified plants in Fujian, Jiangxi, and Yunnan provinces.
Fang-Hua Guo   +7 more
doaj   +3 more sources

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