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Sublethal effects of glyphosate-based herbicides on a bumblebee: Behavioural disruption and transcriptomic responses under field-realistic exposure
INTRODUCTION The rapid advancement of science and technology has transformed agricultural production (Gamage et al., 2024; Gherțescu et al., 2025) yet these gains have come with substantial ecological costs (Bommarco et al., 2013; Zhou et al., 2024). Among the most conspicuous consequences is the persistent decline in insect diversity across terrestrial ecosystems (Ellis et al., 2025; Forister et al., 2019).
Non-Target Behavioral Effects of Plant-Based Repellents from Two Allium Species on Predatory Social Wasps
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31285/AGRO.30.2017 Keywords: agroecology, beneficial insects, biological control, botanical bioinputs, integrated pest management Download data is not yet available. References Barbosa, B. C., Detoni, M., Maciel, T. T., & Prezoto, F. (2016).
Epigenetic remodeling of DNA methylation is associated with pupal diapause regulation in Helicoverpa armigera
Disclosure No conflict of interest exists in the submission of this manuscript, and all authors have approved the manuscript for publication. Supporting Information Filename Description ins70379-sup-0001-SuppMat.pdf5.3 MB Fig. S1 Characterization of DNA methylation-associated proteins in Helicoverpa armigera. Fig. S2 Expression and purification of recombinant DNMT1 and MBD2/3 proteins. Fig. S3 Genome-wide distribution of DNA methylation in H. armigera. Fig. S4 Reproducibility of RNA-seq datasets. Fig.
Tissue Context Shapes N-Glycan Processing and Site-Specific Microheterogeneity in Adult Drosophila melanogaster Compared With S2 Cells
Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Data Availability Statement The data that supports the findings of this study are available in the supplementary material of this article.
Manipulating insect sex is a promising pest control strategy: from theory to application
1 INTRODUCTION Pest control remains a significant challenge to the sustainable development of global agriculture and public health security. The overuse of traditional chemical pesticides has led to increased pest resistance, and negative impacts on ecosystem balance and biodiversity.
Associations between endophytic entomopathogenic fungi and Myzus persicae –tobacco–natural enemy interactions: links to volatile organic compound profiles and microbiome structure
CONFLICT OF INTEREST The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest. DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request. Supporting Information Filename Description ps71134-sup-0001-Supinfo.docWord document, 2.4 MB Figure S1. Total ion current chromatogram of tobacco volatile organic compounds analyzed by GC–MS, showing tentatively identified compound peaks. Figure S2.
Tandem duplication has enabled functional differentiation in an olfactory gene cluster of Anastatus japonicus
Abstract Clustered odorant-binding protein (OBP) genes are observed across insect species, yet the functional principles governing their organization remain elusive. Here, we identify a lineage-specific expansion to 62 OBPs in the generalist egg parasitoid wasp Anastatus japonicus, predominantly organized as tandem arrays on chromosome 4.
miR-318 regulates juvenile hormone biosynthesis to control ovarian development in Bactrocera dorsalis
Abstract Reproduction is a fundamental process in the insect life cycle, with the ovary serving as the central organ governing oogenesis and fertility. Hormonal homeostasis, particularly juvenile hormone (JH) regulation, is critical for proper ovarian development. Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) is a globally invasive agricultural insect pest characterized by high reproductive capacity.
Exploiting the ‘ecology of fear’: volatile‐mediated disruption of moth development and reproduction by a mite predator
CONFLICT OF INTEREST The authors declare they have no conflict of interest. DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT The data that support the findings of this study are available on request from the corresponding author. The data are not publicly available due to privacy or ethical restrictions. The datasets from the current study are available from the corresponding author on request. Supporting Information Filename Description ps70432-sup-0001-TableS1.docxWord 2007 document , 19.1 KB Table S1.
Mycophagous ladybirds of Macroilleis hauseri: mass‐rearing artificial diet development, fungicide‐insecticide toxicity assessment and release in orchard of Rosa roxburghii to control powdery mildew
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The authors declare no conflict of interest. Supporting Information Filename Description ps70057-sup-0001-Supplementary_materials.docxWord 2007 document , 40 KB DATA S1: Supporting Information. REFERENCES 1, , and , Nutritional constituents, health benefits and processing of Rosa Roxburghii: a review. J Funct Foods 60:103456 (2019). 2, , , and , Effect of Rosa roxburghii fruit on blood lipid levels: a systematic review based on human and animal studies.
Salivary effectors Fomyr6 and Foαglu1 facilitate Frankliniella occidentalis in overcoming the defense of kidney bean plant
Table S1. List of primers used for the fusion constructions. Figure S2. A shrouding device for determining the feeding area and reproductive capacity on kidney bean leaf by WFT. Figure S3. Electrical penetration graph parameters showing the ingestion behavior of thrips. (A) Non-probing: This waveform begins with P and is followed by non-specific voltage fluctuations. (B) Short-ingestion probes: This waveform begins with P, transitions to R1a, and then proceeds to R2a.
RNAi of Ago1 and Ago2 Disrupts Molting in the White‐Backed Planthopper (Sogatella furcifera)
Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Supporting Information Filename Description arch70069-sup-0001-Supplementary_materials.pdf4.5 MB Supplementary materials. arch70069-sup-0002-Excel_file_1_The_information_of_DEGs_from_dsGFP_vs_dsSfAgo1.xlsx106.6 KB Excel file 1_The information of DEGs from dsGFP vs dsSfAgo1. arch70069-sup-0003-Excel_file_2_The_information_of_DEGs_from_dsGFP_vs_dsSfAgo2.xlsx81.2 KB Excel file 2_The information of DEGs from dsGFP vs dsSfAgo2.
Volatile organic compounds released from cabbage plants infested with wingless green peach aphid (Myzus persicae) attracts more conspecifics
• , , , , and , A comparison of the responses of Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) and Phytoseiulus persimilis (Acari: Phytoseiidae) to volatiles emitted from Lima bean leaves with different levels of damage made by T. Urticae or Spodoptera exigua (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) . Appl Entomol Zool : – ( ). • , , , , and , The induction of volatile emissions in maize by three herbivore species with different feeding habits: possible consequences for their natural enemies . Biol Control : – ( ).
CRISPR/Cas9‐mediated vitellogenin receptor knockout impairs vitellogenin uptake and reproduction in Bactrocera dorsalis
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Adipokinetic Hormones and Their Receptor Regulate the Locomotor Behavior in Tribolium castaneum
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Insect metamorphosis and chitin metabolism under miRNA regulation: a review with current advances
CONFLICT OF INTEREST The authors declare no competing interests. REFERENCES 1, Metazoan microRNAs. Cell 173: 20–51 (2018). 2, and , miR-306-5p is involved in chitin metabolism in Aedes albopictus pupae via linc8338-miR-306-5p-XM_019678125. 2 axis. Pestic Biochem Physiol 200: 105811 (2024). 3, and , Human microRNAs are processed from capped, polyadenylated transcripts that can also function as mRNAs. RNA 10: 1957–1966 (2004).
Transcriptome and Neuroendocrinome Responses to Environmental Stress in the Model and Pest Insect Spodoptera frugiperda
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The Research Hotspots and Frontiers of Bumblebees During 1999-2024: A Bibliometric Analysis
Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Supporting Information Filename Description jen13400-sup-0001-FigureS1.tifTIFF image, 13.3 MB Figure S1. Journal co-citation networks in the field of bumblebee research from 1999 to 2024 in the SCIE database (WoS). jen13400-sup-0002-FigureS2.tifTIFF image, 32.9 MB Figure S2. Detail of four important bumblebees. (A) Buff-tailed bumblebee or large earth bumblebee Bombus terrestris. (B) Common eastern bumblebee Bombus impatiens.
RNAi of nuclear receptor E78 inhibits the cuticle formation in the molting process of spider mite, Tetranychus urticae
DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT The data that support the findings of this study are available on request from the corresponding author. The data are not publicly available due to privacy or ethical restrictions.
RNAi of nuclear receptor E78 inhibits the cuticle formation in the molting process of spider mite, Tetranychus urticae
DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT The data that support the findings of this study are available on request from the corresponding author. The data are not publicly available due to privacy or ethical restrictions.
Chromosome-level genome assembly and sex chromosome identification of the pink stem borer, Sesamia inferens (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - Scientific Data
Abstract The pink stem borer, Sesamia inferens Walker (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is one of the most notorious pest insects of rice and maize crops in the world. Here, we generated a high-quality chromosome-level genome assembly of S. inferens, using a combination of Illumina, PacBio HiFi and Hi-C technologies. The total assembly size was 973.18 Mb with a contig N50 of 33.39 Mb, anchored to 31 chromosomes, revealing a karyotype of 30 + Z.
Olfactory receptors in Bactrocera species for sustainable fruit fly management: A review and future perspectives
INTRODUCTION Insects, which are a diverse group of invertebrate animals, use chemical signals in their communication, survival and reproductive success (Jaffar et al., 2023; Leal, 2013; Makumbe et al., 2020). Olfactory organs employ an array of sensory modalities for navigating their environmental settings, although their perception of phytochemical lures plays vital role in regulating ecological behaviour and physiological behaviour (Agnihotri et al., 2021).
Assessment of Efficacy of Algerian Propolis against the Parasitic Mite Varroa destructor and Safety for Honey Bees by Spray Treatment
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A Farnesyl Pyrophosphate Synthase Gene Is Expressed in Fat Body Regulates Cantharidin Synthesis in Male Epicauta impressicornis Blister Beetle
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Ecdysteroid Biosynthesis Halloween Gene Spook Plays an Important Role in the Oviposition Process of Spider Mite, Tetranychus urticae
This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticle by 1,2, 1,2, 1,2, 1,2,*, 1,2 and 1,2,* 1 Institute of Entomology, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China 2 Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory for Agricultural Pest Management of the Mountainous Region, Guiyang 550025, China * Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed. Int. J. Mol. Sci.
Production of Tetraploid Plants from Cotyledons of Diploid Melia volkensii Gürke
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Interactions between Entomopathogenic Fungi and Insects and Prospects with Glycans
1. Introduction Insects are incredibly ubiquitous organisms in nature and are found in virtually every corner of the planet. Insect pests can reduce crop yields and, as a result, impact agricultural productivity and horticultural output, posing a formidable threat to food supply and economic stability. Over the past several decades, the employment of chemical pesticides has become increasingly widespread for pest management globally.
Aid organizations sidelined as Afghans suffer
Afghanistan is in the middle of a humanitarian crisis of massive proportions. And while compassionate Canadians would like to help by donating, they are unable to because Canadian organizations have been sidelined. Canadians can only watch as millions suffer, especially women. Gulpari is a 28-year-old woman from a small village in Nangarhar province. “I had a very difficult childhood,” she said. “My family barely had enough to eat.
First transcriptome of the Neotropical pest Euschistus heros (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) with dissection of its siRNA machinery
Abstract Over the past few years, the use of RNA interference (RNAi) for insect pest management has attracted considerable interest in academia and industry as a pest-specific and environment-friendly strategy for pest control. For the success of this technique, the presence of core RNAi genes and a functional silencing machinery is essential.
Pollination efficiency and foraging behaviour of honey bees and non‐Apis bees to sweet cherry
Original Article Maxime Eeraerts Corresponding Author E-mail address: maxime.eeraerts@ugent.be https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2739-9704 Department of Plant and Crops, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, 9000 Ghent, Belgium Correspondence: Maxime Eeraerts. Tel.: +32 495 83 59 54; e‐mail: maxime.eeraerts@ugent.be Search for more papers by this author PDF PDF Share Abstract Crop pollination generally increases with pollinator diversity and wild pollinator visitation.
Correction: Bioactivity-guided isolation of rosmarinic acid as the principle bioactive compound from the butanol extract of Isodon rugosus against the pea aphid, Acyrthosiphon pisum
Loading metrics Open Access Correction Saira Khan, Clauvis Nji Tizi Taning, Elias Bonneure, Sven Mangelinckx, Guy Smagghe, Raza Ahmad, Nighat Fatima, Muhammad Asif, Mohammad Maroof Shah Saira Khan, Clauvis Nji Tizi Taning, Elias Bonneure, Sven Mangelinckx, Guy Smagghe, Raza Ahmad, Nighat Fatima, Muhammad Asif, Mohammad Maroof Shah Published: October 22, 2019 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0224416 In the title of this article, the word “principle” should be “principal.” The correct title...
Pattern of population structuring between Belgian and Estonian bumblebees
Abstract Several population genetic studies investigated the extent of gene flow and population connectivity in bumblebees. In general, no restriction in gene flow is considered for mainland populations of common bumblebee species. Whether this assumption holds true for all species is not known. An assessment of bumblebee genetic structure in the context of their geographic distribution is needed to prioritize conservation and management needs.
PLOS ONE: Molecular Characterization and Function Analysis of the Vitellogenin Receptor from the Cotton Bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae)
Developing oocytes accumulate plentiful yolk protein during oogenesis through receptor-mediated endocytosis. The vitellogenin receptor (VgR), belonging to the low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) family, regulates the absorption of yolk protein. In this work, the full-length vitellogenin receptor (HaVgR) in the cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera was identified, encoding a 1817 residue protein.
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