AbstractInsect abundance is commonly recorded in the form of discrete counts taken from plants. Analyses of these counts provide information about spatial distributions and population structure. A study was conducted in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas during April and May 2014 to determine how populations of potato psyllids [Bactericera cockerelli
Don C, Henne, Jenita, Thinakaran
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How urban proximity shapes agricultural pest dynamics: a review
This review explores how proximity to human settlements affects agricultural pest and pathogen dynamics, highlighting the roles of microclimatic conditions, biological aspects, and management effects. It underscores the need for integrated pest management strategies to address these complex interactions and enhance sustainable agriculture.
Lior Blank
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The South American fruit fly : an important pest insect with RNAi-sensitive larval stages [PDF]
RNA interference (RNAi) technology has been used in the development of approaches for pest control. The presence of some essential genes, the so-called "core genes," in the RNAi machinery is crucial for its efficiency and robust response in gene ...
Cagliari, Deise +6 more
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Discovery and biological characterization of a novel mesoionic insecticide fenmezoditiaz
Acetylcholine binding protein (AChBP) from the sea slug Aplysia californica was modified using site‐directed mutagenesis to create an insect‐like binding site enabling structure‐based compound design. Fenmezoditiaz is a systemic insecticide with a broad spectrum, lack of cross‐resistance and an additional tool for integrated pest management and ...
Huazhang Huang +8 more
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Discovery, research and development of axalion® active insecticide: dimpropyridaz†
Dimpropyridaz, is a novel insecticide active ingredient for the control of piercing and sucking pests, and is the sole representative of the pyridazine pyrazolecarboxamides class, IRAC Group 36. Summary includes chemical preparation, regulatory overview, and biological performance and information shared during the 15th International Union of Pure and ...
Desirée Hodges
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Detección de Ca Liberibacter solanacearum y fitoplasmas en cultivo de papa (Solanum tuberosum L.) en el Valle de Toluca [PDF]
En México y Centro América se han detectado tubérculos de papa con manchado interno. Recientemente en Texas EUA a esta enfermedad se le ha denominado Zebra Chip (ZC) o rayado de la papa, los síntomas foliares se asemejan al síndrome denominado Punta ...
ALVARADO GOMEZ, OMAR GUADALUPE +11 more
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in environmental biology: A Review [PDF]
Acquiring information about the environment is a key step during each study in the field of environmental biology at different levels, from an individual species to community and biome.
Bogawski, Pawel +2 more
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Community phytosanitation to manage cassava brown streak disease [PDF]
Article purchased; Published online: 6 May 2017Cassava viruses are the major biotic constraint to cassava production in Africa. Community-wide action to manage them has not been attempted since a successful cassava mosaic disease control programme in the
Bouwmeester, H.J. +6 more
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Potato psyllid (Bactericera cockerelli Sulc)-transmitted "Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum" (Lso) has been negatively impacting the potato industry in the United States as well as other potato-producing countries.
Regina K Cruzado +8 more
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Isolasi dan Identifikasi Entomopatogen Hirsutella Citriformis (Speare) dan Potensi Miselianya sebagai Sumber Inokulum untuk Pengendalian Wereng Cokelat (Nilaparvata Lugens Stål.) [PDF]
Hirsutella citriformis merupakan salah satu jamur entomopatogen potensial untuk wereng batang cokelat (WBC), tetapi belum banyak dimanfaatkan karena konidianya sulit diperbanyak sehingga perlu dicari propagul alternatif.
Anwar, R. (Ruly) +3 more
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