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Underground Signals: The Ecological Power of Root Volatiles

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Root volatiles mediate rhizosphere chemical communication, shaping interactions among plants, microbes, herbivores, and natural enemies. Their production, transport, and perception underpin ecological adaptation, multitrophic interactions, and plant resilience, offering opportunities for sustainable crop protection, resilient agroecosystems, and ...
Xueyao Cao, Nanli Song, François Verheggen, Meritxell Pérez‐Hedo, Andrea Clavijo McCormick, Antonino Cusumano, Arthur de Fouchier, Bing Wang, Chen‐Zhu Wang, Emmanuelle Jacquin‐Joly, Gary W. Felton, Geoff M. Gurr, Hao Guo, Jiancai Li, Jin Zhang, Li Chen, Manqun Wang, Michele Ricupero, Peng Han, Peng He, Qi Yan, Qingbo Tang, Qingsong Liu, Shiheng An, Xiangbo Kong, Xiaoling Sun, Xueming Ren, Yuanyuan Song, Yang Liu, Yanhui Guo, Yunhe Li, Xiao Sun   +31 more
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Synergistic effect of MnO2 nanoparticles in overcoming insecticide tolerance in Nilaparvata lugens induced by elevated CO2 concentrations

Chemical Engineering Journal Advances
Elevated CO2 (eCO2) can alter insecticide efficacy and reduce insect susceptibility to insecticides, yet the performance of nanoparticle-assisted insecticide formulations under eCO2 conditions remains poorly understood.
Dong Wen, Fangge Shang, Guomeng Li, Chang Yu, Qinghong Zeng, Ying Wu, Xiaoqing Liu, Gang Wu   +7 more
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Stabilized Cubic GeTe With Matched Grain‐Boundary Networks and Band Convergence for High‐Performance Dual‐Mode Thermoelectric Devices

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
I‐doping stabilizes the cubic phase of GeTe and generates “electron‐transparent, phonon‐blocking” grain boundary networks while inducing valence‐band convergence. This synergistic structural‐electronic design enables effective electron‐phonon decoupling, achieving an exceptional average zTave of ∼1.62, a peak zT of ∼2.2, and enhanced mechanical ...
Xiaobo Tan, Xuri Rao, Huangshui Ma, Jiaxing Luo, Fan Feng, Zijian Lin, Ruiheng Li, Maoji Tian, Siqi Huo, Min Hong, Ran Ang   +10 more
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Engineering Beauveria bassiana with Spider-Derived Hv1a Neurotoxin Enhances Biocontrol Efficacy Against Piercing–Sucking Insect Pests

Agronomy
Entomopathogenic fungi such as Beauveria bassiana are important biological control agents that provide alternatives to chemical insecticides; however, their application is often limited by relatively slow killing rates. In this study, we engineered the B.
Yucheng Gu, Juntao Li, Xingxia Jiao, Qinyuan Zhu, Guangcan Luo, Fiderikumo Livingstone Gbeinbo, Hangyu Lei, Yongmo Wang, Qing Cai, Yueping He   +9 more
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Lethal and Sublethal Effects of Chlorpyrifos on Biological Traits and Feeding of the Aphidophagous Predator Harmonia axyridis

Insects, 2020
Except of pest control, insecticides have shown adverse effects on natural enemies as well. Thus, risk assessment of pesticides for biological control agents is critical for effective use in integrated pest management (IPM) schemes. In the present study,
Muhammad Asim Rasheed, Muhammad Musa Khan, Muhammad Hafeez, Jing Zhao, Yasir Islam, Shahzaib Ali, Shakeel Ur-Rehman, Um e-Hani, Xingmiao Zhou   +8 more
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Potential role of lysine succinylation in the response of moths to artificial light at night stress

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2021
Artificial light at night (ALAN) is a widespread environmental pollutant and stressor. Many nocturnal insects have been shown to experience ALAN stress. However, few studies have been conducted to uncover the mechanism by which nocturnal insects respond ...
Zhijuan Huang, Li He, Wen Sang, Lijun Wang, Qiuying Huang, Chaoliang Lei   +5 more
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Closing the Empirical Loop: Autonomous AI Agents Conduct End‐to‐end Research With Human Participants

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A multi‐agent AI system autonomously executes the complete scientific workflow, from hypothesis to manuscript, across three psychological studies involving 288 participants. The system designs experiments, collects real world data, develops analysis pipelines, and writes manuscripts with theoretical rigor comparable to experienced researchers.
Gabrielle Wehr, Reuben Rideaux, Amaya J. Fox, David R. Lightfoot, Jason Tangen, Jason B. Mattingley, Shane E. Ehrhardt   +6 more
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Diallyl Trisulfide, a Biologically Active Component of Garlic Essential Oil, Decreases Male Fertility in Sitotroga cerealella by Impairing Dimorphic Spermatogenesis, Sperm Motility and Lipid Homeostasis

Cells, 2023
Diallyl trisulfide (DAT) is a biologically active component of garlic essential oil and exhibits multi-targeted activity against many organisms. The current study tested the capacity of DAT to decrease the male fertility of Sitotroga cerealella.
Sakhawat Shah, Karam Khamis Elgizawy, Chun-Mei Shi, Hucheng Yao, Wen-Han Yan, Yu Li, Xiao-Ping Wang, Gang Wu, Feng-Lian Yang   +8 more
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The Plant‐to‐Plant Circular Strategy: Coupling Photodegradation and Phytoremediation With Plant‐Based Nanomaterials for Plastic Degradation

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Plant‐based nanomaterials derived from alfalfa serve as dual‐function catalysts, coupling photodegradation and phytoremediation to degrade polyethylene under UV‐A light and in soil. The nanomaterials work synergistically with alfalfa and soil microbes, achieving efficient plastic breakdown without trophic transfer.
Haoran Liu, Lena Ciric, Yuheng Wang, Ziru Pei, Manpreet Bhatti   +4 more
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Diallyl trisulfide reduced the reproductive capacity of male Sitotroga cerealella via the regulation of juvenile and ecdysone hormones

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2022
Environmental pollution and resistance in animals are major concerns for the application of synthetic pesticides. Diallyl trisulfide (DAT), an active compound in garlic essential oil, is a novel tool for active and safe control of agricultural insect ...
Sakhawat Shah, Su-Su Zhang, Karam Khamis Elgizawy, Wen-Han Yan, Ning Tang, Gang Wu, Feng-Lian Yang   +6 more
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