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Genome-wide characterization of the NBLRR gene family provides evolutionary and functional insights into blast resistance in pearl millet (Cenchrus americanus (L.) Morrone)
The investigation is the first report on genome-wide identification and characterization of NBLRR genes in pearl millet. We have shown the role of gene loss and purifying selection in the divergence of NBLRRs ...
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Diversity of Gut Microbes in the Forager and Hive Bees of an Indian Population of Apis mellifera
In the present investigation, we have utilized phospholipid fatty acid (PLFA) technique to study the microbial communities in the gut region of Apis mellifera. A total of six microbial groups belonging to gram-po...
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Microbial ensemble in the hives: deciphering the intricate gut ecosystem of hive and forager bees of Apis mellifera
The gut microbiome of honey bees significantly influences vital traits and metabolic processes, including digestion, detoxification, nutrient provision, development, and immunity. However, there is a limited i...
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Open AccessCurrent status of phosphine resistance in Indian field populations of Tribolium castaneum and its influence on antioxidant enzyme activities
Resistance to phosphine is widely reported in several stored product insect pests globally. However, knowledge of its prevalence and the association of antioxidant enzymes with phosphine resistance is limited....
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Transgenerational effects of thermal stress on reproductive physiology of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda
Temperature is one of the critical abiotic factors influencing the range, richness, activity, life history and viability of insects. The persistence trend of thermal stress on biological and reproductive trait...
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Comparison of phenotypic and genotypic frequency of phosphine resistance in select field populations of Tribolium castaneum from India
Tribolium castaneum causes substantial damage to stored grains, leading to economic losses. The present study evaluates phosphine resistance in adult and larval stages of T. castaneum from north and northeast Ind...
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Effect of Silicon Application to the Rice Plants on Feeding Behaviour of the Brown Planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens (Stål) Under Elevated CO2
Silicon (Si) is known to enhance plant resistance in rice and many other Poaceae plants by priming chemical defence, physiological, and mechanical barriers. However, the impact of soil application of Si on the...
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Cellulolytic activity of gut bacteria isolated from the eri silkworm larvae, Samia ricini, (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae)
The eri silkworm, Samia ricini, is associated with symbiotic bacteria believed to be playing several physiological functions to the host. The larvae of S. ricini were subjected to isolation of gut bacteria using ...
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Molecular diversity of Sesamia inferens (Walker, 1856) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from India
Pink stem borer, Sesamia inferens (Walker, 1856) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is reported to infest many graminaceous crops and cause significant losses. S. inferens cause damage by killing the central shoot and prod...
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Screening of Nutritionally Important Gut Bacteria from the Lepidopteran Insects Through Qualitative Enzyme Assays
Lepidopteran insects are the most dominant and diversified group among phytophagous pests and economically important insects. Gut bacteria has a continuous and dynamic effect on the host gut. In the present in...