Hybrid Assembly of the Genome of the Entomopathogenic Nematode Steinernema carpocapsae Identifies the X-Chromosome. [PDF]
G3 (Bethesda), 2019 Entomopathogenic nematodes from the genus Steinernema are lethal insect parasites that quickly kill their insect hosts with the help of their symbiotic bacteria.
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Touch-stimulation increases host-seeking behavior in Steinernema Carpocapsae. [PDF]
J Nematol, 2019 Previous research demonstrated that Steinernema carpocapsae infective juveniles (IJs) exposed to a host cuticle were more attracted toward certain host-associated volatile odors.
Baiocchi T, Braun L, Dillman AR.
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Insects, 2018 Drosophila melanogaster is an excellent model to dissect the molecular components and pathways of the innate anti-pathogen immune response. The nematode parasite Steinernema carpocapsae and its mutualistic bacterium Xenorhabdus nematophila form a complex
Yadav S, Gupta S, Eleftherianos I.
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Influence of Asafoetida Extract on the Virulence of the Entomopathogenic Nematode Steinernema carpocapsae and Its Symbiotic Bacterium Xenorhabdus nematophila in the Host Pyrrhocoris apterus. [PDF]
Microorganisms, 2023 Nematode–microbe symbiosis plays a key role in determining pathogenesis against pests. The modulation of symbiotic bacteria may affect the virulence of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) and the biological management of pests.
Shaik HA, Mishra A.
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Excreted secreted products from the parasitic nematode Steinernema carpocapsae manipulate the Drosophila melanogaster immune response. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2022 Steinernema carpocapsae is an entomopathogenic nematode (EPN) that rapidly infects and kills a wide range of insect hosts and has been linked to host immunosuppression during the initial stages of infection. The lethal nature of S. carpocapsae infections
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Comparative Functional Analysis Reveals Conserved Roles of Aquaporins Under Osmotic Dehydration in <i>Steinernema carpocapsae</i> Strains. [PDF]
Biology (Basel)Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs), including Steinernema and Heterorhabditis, are obligate insect parasites widely used in biological pest control. However, their efficacy is often limited by susceptibility to environmental stresses like desiccation ...
Chen Y, Huang Q, Yan X.
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How effective are entomopathogenic nematodes for vine weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) biological control? A meta-analysis. [PDF]
Pest Manag SciEntomopathogenic nematodes provide reliable biological control of vine weevil larvae, reducing populations by 63% on average. All five tested species are effective, with temperature (18–30 °C) being the strongest predictor of success. Abstract BACKGROUND Vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) is a globally important pest of soft fruit and ornamental crops
Roberts JM +5 more
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Glucosinolate hydrolysis products suppress entomopathogenic nematodes in vitro but do not protect sequestering flea beetle larvae in vivo. [PDF]
Pest Manag SciThe flea beetle's glucosinolate‐based chemical defense fails to protect larvae from nematode infection. However, the defense inhibits the nematode's symbiotic bacteria, thereby potentially impairing nematode reproduction and biocontrol success. Abstract BACKGROUND The efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) in the biological control of insect ...
Körnig J +9 more
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Studying the Symbiotic Bacterium Xenorhabdus nematophila in Individual, Living Steinernema carpocapsae Nematodes Using Microfluidic Systems. [PDF]
mSphere, 2018 Animal-microbe symbioses are ubiquitous in nature and scientifically important in diverse areas, including ecology, medicine, and agriculture.
Stilwell MD +3 more
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Infection with the entomopathogenic nematodes Steinernema alters the Drosophila melanogaster larval microbiome. [PDF]
PLoS OneThe fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster is a vital model for studying the microbiome due to the availability of genetic resources and procedures. To understand better the importance of microbial composition in shaping immune modulation, we can investigate ...
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