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The localization of phytohormones within the gall-inducing insect Eurosta solidaginis (Diptera: Tephritidae)
The phytohormone production hypothesis suggests that organisms, including insects, induce galls by producing and secreting plant growth hormones....
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Insects as sources of food and bioproducts: a review from Colombia
BackgroundInsects are known to be important sources of food and bioproducts, and companies around the world are currently offering goods and services...
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Mutualism as a Source of Evolutionary Innovation: Insights from Insect-Plant Interactions
Mutualism is ubiquitous in nature and probably all species in the world are involved in some form of such ecological interaction. The evolution of...
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Toward the efficient use of Beauveria bassiana in integrated cotton insect pest management
BackgroundFor controlling the resistance to insects, in particular carpophagous and phyllophagous caterpillars, using chemical pesticides has led to...
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The level of arylphorin in the haemolymph of Spodoptera mauritia Boisd. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae is increased by the insecticide, pyriproxyfen
Rice swarming caterpillar, Spodoptera mauritia , is a major pest of paddy. Insect growth regulators are a class of substances that interfere with...
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The fertilization process in Lithocarpus dealbatus (Fagaceae) and its implication on the sexual reproduction evolution of Fagales
Main conclusionThe pistillate flowers of Lithocarpus dealbatus show two pollen tube (PT) arresting sites (the style-joining and micropyle) within...
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Past interactions of ants with other organisms
The question, when ants first appeared, remains unanswered. However, images of ants in Burmese amber show that some extinct types existed back then....
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An at-leg pellet and associated Penicillium sp. provide multiple protections to mealybugs
Beneficial fungi are well known for their contribution to insects’ adaptation to diverse habitats. However, where insect-associated fungi reside and...
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Insect Defense Proteins and Peptides
The composition of insect hemolymphHemolymph can change depending on many factors, e.g. access to nutrients, stress conditions, and current needs of...
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Multitrophic interactions of entomopathogenic fungi in BioControl
Biocontrol with hypocrealean entomopathogenic fungi (EF) is a key tool to develop Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs for the progressive...
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Genetic Underpinnings of Cuticular Hydrocarbon Biosynthesis in the German Cockroach, Blattella germanica (L.): Progress and Perspectives
Insect cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs) serve as important waterproofing barriers and as signals and cues in chemical communication. Over the past 30...
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Long-wave opsin involved in body color plastic development in Nilaparvata lugens
BackgroundAs one of the components of visual photopigments in photoreceptor cells, opsin exhibits different spectral peaks and plays crucial roles in...
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Why Biotechnology Needed in Insects?
Insects constitute majority of species on the planet “Earth” and contribute to diverse ecological functions. However, they are considerably...
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Insecticidal and growth inhibitory activity of gut microbes isolated from adults of Spodoptera litura (Fab.)
BackgroundSpodoptera litura (Fab.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) commonly known as tobacco caterpillar is a polyphagous pest that causes significant...
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Lepidopteran pests of tea: Biology, geographical distribution, and management
Tea is a perennial monoculture crop that serves as a food source for many insect and mite pests as well as a stable and suitable microclimate for...
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Silencing of ApCht7 and ApCht10 revealed their function and evaluation of their potential as RNAi targets in Acyrthosiphon pisum
One of the successful strategies developed for studying the gene function of aphids is to silence aphid gene expression by plant-mediated RNA...
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Comparative analysis of integument transcriptomes identifies genes that participate in marking pattern formation in three allelic mutants of silkworm, Bombyx mori
The diversity markings and pigment patterns in insects are outcomes of adaptive evolution. The elucidation of the molecular mechanism underlying...
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In silico identification and expression analyses of peroxidases in Tenebrio molitor
Human advancements in agriculture, urbanization, and industrialization have led to various forms of environmental pollution, including heavy metal...
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Insect Pests and Non-insect Pests of Cucurbits
Cucurbitaceous crops are prevalent vegetables among the farmers for their wide adaptation from arid climates to the humid tropics and well known for...
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Application of Mycobiocontrol Agent in Biodergradation and Pest Management
Entomopathogenic biopesticides are naturally available resources for pest management. They are environmentally safe and effective alternatives to...