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Early evolutionary history of the seed

Biological Reviews, Volume 101, Issue 3, Page 1511-1553, June 2026.
ABSTRACT The seed is an essential stage in the life history of gymnospermous and angiospermous plants, facilitating both their survival and dispersal. We reappraise knowledge of the evolutionary history of the gymnospermous seed, from its origin in the late Devonian through to the well‐known end‐Permian extinctions – an interval encompassing the ...
Richard M. Bateman, Alan R. T. Spencer, Jason Hilton   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diaprepes Root Weevil, Diaprepes abbreviatus (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

EDIS, 1998
This document provides an in-depth profile of the Diaprepes root weevil, Diaprepes abbreviatus, a significant pest in Florida. Native to the Caribbean, it was first reported in Florida in 1964 and has since spread, causing extensive damage to citrus and
T.J. Weissling, J.E. Peña, R.M. Giblin-Davis, J.L. Knapp Jr.   +3 more
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Effects of two protease inhibitors on larvae of Argentine stem weevil and clover root weevil

New Zealand Plant Protection, 2002
Protease inhibitors (PIs) cause mortality in a range of insects and transgenic plants expressing PIs have been protected against pest attack The effects of feeding two purified PIs to larvae of Argentine stem weevil (Listronotus bonariensis) and clover root weevil (Sitona lepidus) were investigated in laboratory bioassays The serine PI aprotinin and ...
J.H. Todd, L.A. Malone, H.S. Gatehouse, E.P.J. Burgess, J.T. Christeller, B.A. Philip, E.L. Tregidga   +6 more
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Clover Root weevil tolerance of clover cultivars

, 2019
Clover root weevil arrived in New Zealand about 20 years ago causing major loss of productivity as it progressively colonised the country. It is now largely controlled by an introduced biocontrol agent, the parasitic wasp Microctonus aethiopoides (Irish ...
Colin Ferguson (15393827), Diane Barton (4343104), Bruce Philip (15395465)   +2 more
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Broad Fungal Compatibility and Seed Size May Facilitate Invasiveness in Two Asian Terrestrial Orchids Spathoglottis plicata and Arundina graminifolia

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 6, June 2026.
Two Asian orchids, Arundina graminifolia and Spathoglottis plicata, are expanding into tropical regions worldwide, showing invasive behavior. In this study, we investigated the factors underlying their success. Both species—as all orchids—require fungal carbon to germinate, but S.
Tomáš Figura, Edita Tylová, František Novák, Vincent S. F. T. Merckx, Jan Ponert, Julita Minasiewicz, Marc‐André Selosse, Florent Martos   +7 more
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Nesting and Habitat Characteristics of White‐Browed Sparrow‐Weavers (Plocepasser mahali, Smith) at Chemeron, Baringo South, Kenya

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 6, June 2026.
. ABSTRACT Arid and semi‐arid lands (ASALs) support tropical wooded shrublands and grasslands that sustain a diverse array of flora and fauna, including specialized avian communities. However, as the demand for food, fuel, and other natural resources intensifies, these inherently fragile ecosystems face mounting pressure, resulting in significant ...
Enock Nyamorambo Nyamira, George Morara Ogendi, Rhoda Nyasuguta Ondieki   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of carbon dioxide on the searching behaviour of the root-feeding clover weevil Sitona lepidus (Coleoptera : Curculionidae) [PDF]

, 2006
The respiratory emission of CO2 from roots is frequently proposed as an attractant that allows soil-dwelling insects to locate host plant roots, but this role has recently become less certain.
N.J. Hix, Zhang, Xiaoxian, Young, Iain M., Jarvis, Steve C., Murray, Philip J., X.X. Zhang, Young, I.M., Hix, N. J., Gregory, Peter J., S.C. Jarvis, Johnson, S. N., Young, I. M., I.M. Young, Jarvis, S. C., Murray, P. J., J.W. Crawford, Crawford, J. W., Zhou, X., P.J. Gregory, Zhang, X.X., Gregory, P.J., S.N. Johnson, P.J. Murray, Zhang, X. X., Crawford, John W., Crawford, J.W., Hix, N.J., Murray, P.J., Gregory, P. J., Johnson, Scott N., Hix, N. J, Jarvis, S.C., Johnson, S.N.   +32 more
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Improving Biological Control Outcomes: A New Zealand Perspective

New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, Volume 69, Issue 3, June 2026.
This short communication outlines the imperative for advances in classical biological control, often based on molecular technologies, to accentuate the efficacy of impact while being cognisant of the need for biological control safety.
S. L. Goldson, B. I. P. Barratt
wiley   +1 more source

Diversity of Resilin Incidence in the Insect Leg

Journal of Morphology, Volume 287, Issue 6, June 2026.
Resilin incidences in the insect cuticle are commonly detected by fluorescence microscopy using the property of Resilin protein matrices to emit blue light after excitation with UV light. This indirect method produces significant background signal.
Steven Lerch, Bernard Moussian
wiley   +1 more source

Technological Advances in Mung Bean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) Milling, Processing, and Utilization

Legume Science, Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Mung bean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) is emerging as a valuable ingredient in modern food systems due to its nutritional benefits, functional versatility, and alignment with plant‐based, clean‐label, and sustainable food trends. This review highlights recent technological advancements in mung bean processing, covering primary processing steps
Suresh Sakhare, Ashlyn Rairdin, Venkata Naresh Boddepalli, Amrita Ray, Arti Singh   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source