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Biological activity and specificity of Miridae-induced plant volatiles
The ability of zoophytophagous predators to produce defensive plant responses due to their phytophagous behavior has been recently demonstrated. In...
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Evolutionary responses to climate change in a range expanding plant
To understand the biological effects of climate change, it is essential to take into account species’ evolutionary responses to their changing...
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The Search Behavior of Omnivorous Thrips Larvae is Influenced by Spider Mite Cues
The western flower thrips is an omnivorous insect that consumes both leaf tissue and spider mite eggs. For this reason, these thrips are often...
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Attraction of Parastethorus nigripes and other insect species to methyl salicylate and (Z)-3-hexenyl acetate dispensers in a citrus grove and vineyard in south-eastern Australia
Herbivore-induced plant volatiles (HIPVs) play an important role in tritrophic interactions, and have the potential to attract beneficial arthropods...
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The interaction of two-spotted spider mites, Tetranychus urticae Koch, with Cry protein production and predation by Amblyseius andersoni (Chant) in Cry1Ac/Cry2Ab cotton and Cry1F maize
Crops producing insecticidal crystal (Cry) proteins from the bacterium, Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), are an important tool for managing lepidopteran...
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A functional response evaluation of pre-infestation with Bemisia tabaci cryptic species MEAM1 on predation by Propylea japonica of Myzus persicae on host plant tomatoes
Herbivore feeding on host plants may induce defense responses of the plant which influence other herbivores and interacting species in the vicinity,...
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Interactive effects of aphid feeding and virus infection on host gene expression and volatile compounds in salt-stressed soybean, Glycine max (L.) Merr.
Saline soils are becoming an important limiting factor in production agriculture. Soybean cultivars [ Glycine max (L.) Merr.] differ in their ability...
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Use of Micro-Tom cultivar in a Bemisia tabaci biotype B interaction study
Tomatoes of the Micro-Tom cultivar, Solanum lycopersicum L. (Solanaceae), are small, have a short life cycle, high-density growth, high-efficiency...
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Characterization and benefits of selenium uptake by an Astragalus hyperaccumulator and a non-accumulator
Background and AimsWe characterized the relationship between soil and leaf concentrations of selenium in a hyperaccumulator and a non-accumulator to...
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A simple plant trap for collecting acariphagous insect predators and their parasitoids
Although insect predators [ Feltiella acarisuga (Vallot), Scolothrips takahashii Priesner, Oligota spp. and Stethorus spp.] play a role in controlling...
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Salivary Gland Secretions of Phytophagous Arthropods
Thousands of arthropod species use plants as their main food source. Plants in turn are not completely passive towards arthropod herbivory. Arthropod...
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Interspecific Interactions Affect Pests Differently
Spider mites, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) and aphids, Myzus persicae (Sulzer) (Pterygota: Aphididae) share many host-plants,...
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Behavioral effects of insect-resistant genetically modified crops on phytophagous and beneficial arthropods: a review
Behavior is a main component of the survival and performance of arthropods. We have witnessed widespread adoption of insect-resistant genetically...
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Role of jasmonic acid signaling in tomato defense against broad mite, Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Acari: Tarsonemidae)
Plant–herbivore interactions are controlled by a variety of defense mechanisms in the plant and counter-adaptation mechanisms in the herbivore. The...
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Gut microbes may facilitate insect herbivory of chemically defended plants
The majority of insect species consume plants, many of which produce chemical toxins that defend their tissues from attack. How then are herbivorous...
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Pesticide Toxicity to Arthropod Predators: Exposure, Toxicity and Risk Assessment Methodologies
Arthropod predators perform ecosystem service by natural pest suppression. Since they are mostly seen along with the pests, they are affected by the...
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Two-spotted spider mite reared on resistant eggplant affects consumption rate and life table parameters of its predator, Typhlodromus bagdasarjani (Acari: Phytoseiidae)
The study of interactions between host plant cultivars and biological control agents is important in integrated pest management programs. In this...
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Plant-Herbivore Interactions in the Era of Big Data
With the reduced costs, enhanced sensitivities and increased accessibility, the OMICs strategies of modern science are providing new insights and...
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Targeting Cuticular Components for Pest Management
The insect exoskeleton is present as a rigid structure above a monolayer of epidermal cells and together both form the integument. The cuticle is...
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Effect of Sequential Induction by Mamestra brassicae L. and Tetranychus urticae Koch on Lima Bean Plant Indirect Defense
Attack by multiple herbivores often leads to modification of induced plant defenses compared to single herbivory, yet little is known about the...
