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Heterogeneous microbial community associated with Bursaphelenchus xylophilus [PDF]

, 2012
Pine wilt disease (PWD) is a complex disease integrating three major factors: the causal agent, the pinewood nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus; the insect-vector Monochamus spp.; and the host pine tree, Pinus sp.
Barbosa, Pedro, Espada, Margarida, Glick, B, Mota, Manuel, Nascimento, Francisco, Oliveira, Solange, Vicente, Cláudia   +6 more
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Evaluation of semiochemical based push-pull strategy for population suppression of ambrosia beetle vectors of laurel wilt disease in avocado. [PDF]

, 2020
Ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae and Platypodinae) bore into tree xylem to complete their life cycle, feeding on symbiotic fungi.
Carrillo, Daniel, Conover, Derrick, Mafra-Neto, Agenor, Martini, Xavier, Rivera, Monique J, Stelinski, Lukasz L   +5 more
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Impact of emerging compound droughts on forests: A water supply and demand perspective

Plant Biology, EarlyView.
This review examines the physiological and ecological responses of trees to emerging compound droughts from a water demand and supply perspective, as well as the role of acclimation and consequences for ecosystem‐level functions. Abstract The intensification of climate change‐induced drought results in unprecedented tree and forest die‐offs worldwide ...
C. Werner, M. Bahn, T. E. E. Grams, C. Grossiord, S. Haberstroh, G. Lenczner, D. Tuia, H. Vallicrosa   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advanced strategy to produce insecticidal destruxins from lignocellulosic biomass Miscanthus

Biotechnology for Biofuels, 2019
Background Biorefineries are widely recognized as the most feasible solution to the problem of achieving environmental sustainability along with economic growth. Furthermore, pine wilt disease has caused severe environmental and economic damage worldwide
Ho Myeong Kim, In Seong Choi, Seoyoun Lee, In Min Hwang, Ho Hyun Chun, Seung Gon Wi, Jin-Cheol Kim, Tae Young Shin, Jong Cheol Kim, Jae Su Kim, Junheon Kim, Hae Woong Park   +11 more
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Are Bursaphelenchus xylophilus-associated bacteria playing a role in pine wilt disease? [PDF]

, 2012
Pine wilt disease (PWD), presently the most severe coniferous disease worldwide, is caused by the plant parasitic nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, the pinewood nematode (PWN).
Barbosa, Pedro, Espada, Margarida, Mota, Manuel, Nascimento, Francisco, Oliveira, Solange, Vicente, Cláudia   +5 more
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Green Oil‐in‐Water Nanoemulsions for Delivery of Phytochemicals With Pesticidal Activity for Sustainable Food Production and Safety

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 25, Issue 3, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Green oil‐in‐water (O/W) nanoemulsions incorporating essential oils (EOs) and food‐derived compounds are gaining prominence as biopesticidal platforms that address the growing demand for sustainable agriculture, food safety, and reduced chemical inputs.
Anna Paula Azevedo de Carvalho, David A. Weitz, Carlos Adam Conte‐Junior   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prediction of protein interactions between pine and pine wood nematode using deep learning and multi-dimensional feature fusion

Frontiers in Plant Science
Pine Wilt Disease (PWD) is a devastating forest disease that has a serious impact on ecological balance ecological. Since the identification of plant-pathogen protein interactions (PPIs) is a critical step in understanding the pathogenic system of the ...
Liuyan Wang, Rongguang Li, Xuemei Guan, Shanchun Yan   +3 more
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Satellite DNA as a target for TaqMan real-time PCR detection of the pinewood nematode, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus [PDF]

, 2007
The pinewood nematode (PWN), Bursaphelenchus xylophilus , is a major pathogen of conifers, which impacts on forest health, natural ecosystem stability and international trade. As a consequence, it has been listed as a quarantine organism in Europe.
BOONHAM, NEIL, CASTAGNONE, CHANTAL, CASTAGNONE-SERENO, PHILIPPE, CECILE, FRANÇOIS, HOCKLAND, SUE, LAWSON, REBECCA, Mota, Manuel, QUILL, JAMES, TOMLINSON, JENNY, VIEIRA, Paulo   +9 more
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Resistance of Tectona grandis To Ceratocystis Wilt

Forest Pathology, Volume 56, Issue 2, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Tectona grandis (teak) is a tree species highly appreciated for its high‐quality hardwood and versatile industrial applications. Despite clonal teak plantations showing several advantages, such as reduced rotation time and increased wood volume production, the genetic uniformity of plantations makes them more susceptible to diseases ...
Mallú Loyane Arenhart, Flávia Sampaio Alexandre, Sabrina Angela Cassol, Irivan Gonçalves, Daniele Aparecida Alvarenga Arriel, Leonardo Lopes Bhering, Jorge Luis Badel, Acelino Couto Alfenas, Rafael Ferreira Alfenas   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development of Cordyceps javanica BE01 with enhanced virulence against Hyphantria cunea using polyethylene glycol-mediated protoplast transformation

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022
Cordyceps javanica has promising application prospects as an entomopathogenic fungus with a wide range of hosts. To enhance the virulence of C. javanica, a polyethylene glycol (PEG)-mediated protoplast genetic transformation system was constructed ...
Wenxiu Wang, Yahong Wang, Guangping Dong, Fengmao Chen   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source