Sex Pheromones of the Potato Tuber Moth (Phthorimaea operculella) [PDF]
Frontiers in Chemistry, 2022 The potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella) is a major potato pest. Its sex pheromones contain two chemical structures: 4E,7Z-tridecadiene-1-ol acetate (PTM1) and 4E,7Z,10Z-tridecatriene-1-ol acetate (PTM2).
Jian Huang, Yang Chen
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Selection of Predatory Mites for the Biological Control of Potato Tuber Moth in Stored Potatoes [PDF]
Insects, 2020 Worldwide, the potato tuber moth (PTM), Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller), is one of the most severe pests affecting potato (Solanum tuberosum L.), whether in open-air crops or during tuber storage. This work examines the potential control of this pest by
Juan R. Gallego +4 more
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Midgut microbiota diversity of potato tuber moth associated with potato tissue consumed [PDF]
BMC Microbiology, 2020 Background The potato tuber moth (PTM), Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller), is a worldwide pest that feeds on both the leaves and tubers of potato plants.
Yaqiang Zheng +6 more
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Disentangling the Potato Tuber Moth-Induced Early-Defense Response by Simulated Herbivory in Potato Plants [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022 Plants rely on the perception of a multitude of herbivory-associated cues (HACs) to activate their defense response to insect herbivores. These stimuli are mainly derived from three functional components, namely, mechanical damage, insect-associated ...
Zhiyao Mao +7 more
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UHPLC-MS/MS Analysis of the Accumulation and Excretion of Steroidal Glycoalkaloids Consumed by Potato Tuber Moth (Phthorimaea operculella) Larvae under Different Feeding Treatments [PDF]
Insects, 2022 Food poisoning caused by potato glycoside alkaloids (SGA) remains a critical factor that affects potato production safety. The potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella) is a notorious pest that displays good adaptability to SGA in potato tissues ...
Yajin Li +3 more
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Description of the Diadegma fenestrale (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae: Campopleginae) Attacking the Potato Tuber Moth, Phthorimaea operculella (Lep.: Gelechiidae) New to Korea [PDF]
Animal Systematics, Evolution and Diversity, 2013 Diadegma fenestrale is known as a parasitoid of the potato tuber moth, Phthorimaea operculella. The potato tuber moth, Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller) is one of the most destructive pest of potatoes. Also, we found this species attacking the diamondback
Jin-Kyung Choi +3 more
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Identification and Functional Characterization of Two Putative Pheromone Receptors in the Potato Tuber Moth, Phthorimaea operculella [PDF]
Frontiers in Physiology, 2021 Pheromones are a kind of signal produced by an animal that evoke innate responses in conspecifics. In moth, pheromone components can be detected by specialized olfactory receptor neurons (OSNs) housed in long sensilla trichoids on the male antennae.
Xiaoli He +10 more
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Comparative Transcriptome Analysis of Defense Response of Potato to Phthorimaea operculella Infestation [PDF]
Plants, 2023 The potato tuber moth (PTM), Phthorimaea operculella Zeller (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), is one of the most destructive pests of potato crops worldwide.
Chunyue Zhu +7 more
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Occurrence of Parthenogenesis in Potato Tuber Moth [PDF]
J Insect Sci, 2018 Parthenogenesis, a natural form of asexual reproduction produced from unfertilized eggs, occurs in many insects in Hemiptera and Hymenoptera, but very rarely in Lepidoptera. The current study aimed to test the larval density dependent occurrence of parthenogenesis in potato tuber moth, Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller; Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) under ...
Liu Y +5 more
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Longitudinal dynamics of intestinal bacteria in the life cycle and their effects on growth and development of potato tuber moth [PDF]
Frontiers in MicrobiologyPotato tuber moth (PTM), Phthorimaea operculella (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), is an oligophagous pest that damages potatoes. Intestinal microorganisms play important roles in regulating the life activities of host insects.
Qiaosi Fu +9 more
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