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Gut Structure and Microbial Communities in Sirex noctilio (Hymenoptera: Siricidae) and Their Predicted Contribution to Larval Nutrition

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2021
The European woodwasp, Sirex noctilio Fabricius, is a major invasive quarantine pest that attacks and kills pine trees outside of its native range. Insect gut structure and gut microbiota play crucial roles in various life activities.
Jiale Li, Chengcheng Li, Ming Wang, Lixiang Wang, Xiaobo Liu, Chenglong Gao, Lili Ren, Lili Ren, Youqing Luo, Youqing Luo   +9 more
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Beyond Presumptions: Toward Mechanistic Clarity in Metal‐Free Carbon Catalysts for Electrochemical H2O2 Production via Data Science

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Metal‐free carbon catalysts enable the sustainable synthesis of hydrogen peroxide via two‐electron oxygen reduction; however, active site complexity continues to hinder reliable interpretation. This review critiques correlation‐based approaches and highlights the importance of orthogonal experimental designs, standardized catalyst passports ...
Dayu Zhu, Hsi‐wen Wu, Xiao Wang, Jie Zhang   +3 more
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Reactive Carbide‐Based Synthesis and Microstructure of NASICON Sodium Metal All Solid‐State Electrolyte

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Sodium Metal All‐Solid State Batteries (Na‐ASSBs) are enabled by the synthesis of the solid state electrolyte, NASICON (Na1+xZr2SixP3‐xO12), using carbide‐based precursor compounds (ZrC and SiC); resulting in dense, pure, and mechanically improved microstructure.
Callum J. Campbell, Scott Monismith, Vikalp Raj, Yixian Wang, Qianqian Yan, Cole D. Fincher, Rohit Raj, Yet‐Ming Chiang, John Watt, Josefine D. McBrayer, David Mitlin   +10 more
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Chromosomal-level genome assembly of Hylurgus ligniperda: insights into host adaptation and environmental tolerance

BMC Genomics
Background Hylurgus ligniperda (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is a worldwide forest quarantine pest. It is widely distributed, has many host tree species, and possesses strong adaptability. To explore its environmental adaptability and the related molecular
Zhiqian Chen, Lili Ren, Jiaxing Li, Ningning Fu, Quanzheng Yun, Youqing Luo   +5 more
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Genetic differentiation of populations of Pseudoregma bambucicola based on mtDNA cytb gene sequences

Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2019
Pseudoregma bambucicola is an economically significant bamboo pest which is highly reproductive found in Eastern Asia that influences the normal growth of bamboo, induces the formation of sooty molds, and even causes substantial injury or death among ...
Xiang Nong, Sheng-Nan Zhong, Li Chen, Yao-Jun Yang, Yue Xie, Chao-Bing Luo, Chun Fu, Hua Yu, Zi Liang   +8 more
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Effect of Catharanthus roseus (L.) (Apocyneaceae) extract on developmental stages of Erias favia stall

Environment Conservation Journal, 2003
Developmental defect in Erias favia was investigated due to aqueous extract of Catharanthus roseus. The extract caused significant reduction in adult emergence as well as in percentage of egg hatch in Erias favia.
Sunil Kumar Dubey, R. C. Saxena, P. K. Mishra, Ashutosh Gautam, M. L. Khare   +4 more
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3D Anodic Alumina Nanoarchitectures: A Decade of Progress from Foundational Science to Functional Metamaterials

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Ordered three‐dimensional anodic aluminum oxide (3D‐AAO) nanoarchitectures with longitudinal and transverse pores enable architecture‐driven metamaterials. The review maps fabrication advances, including hybrid pulse anodization, and shows how 3D‐AAO templates tailor properties across magnetism, energy, catalysis, and sensing.
Marisol Martín‐González
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Fungal dynamics and lignocellulose depolymerization in Pinus koraiensis: impact of longhorn beetle infestation

BMC Microbiology
Xylophagous insects, like Monochamus saltuarius significantly affect tree-stem-associated microbial communities and pose major threats to forest ecosystems.
Yue Zhu, Sixun Ge, Lili Ren, Youqing Luo
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T7-Synthesized Double-Stranded RNA Mimicking miR-71 Induces Termite RNAi and Increases Fungal Efficacy

Biomolecules
miR-71 has been determined to enhance the efficacy of biological control agents against termites. However, it is not clear how miR-71 functions in enhancing the termite control.
Chenchen Zhao, Hang Lu, Ruotian Cheng, Pengfei Zhao, Gaoling Zhang, Hongsong Chen, Qingbo Tang, Long Liu   +7 more
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Radiation dose-rate is a neglected critical parameter in dose–response of insects

Scientific Reports, 2022
Reproductive sterility is the basis of the sterile insect technique (SIT) and essential for its success in the field. Numerous factors that influence dose–response in insects have been identified. However, historically the radiation dose administered has
Hanano Yamada, Vanessa S. Dias, Andrew G. Parker, Hamidou Maiga, Carina Kraupa, Marc J. B. Vreysen, Wadaka Mamai, Marc F. Schetelig, Nanwintoum S. Bimbilé Somda, Jeremy Bouyer   +9 more
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