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Molecular Identification of Insect Pests of Horticultural Crops
Accurate identification of species is fundamental to both basic and applied research. Classification and identification of various life forms,...
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Determination of glyphosate-resistant Conyza spp. in orchards and vineyards in Turkey
Conyza spp. are among the most problematic broadleaf weeds in citrus orchards and grape fields in Turkey. Glyphosate is used to control weeds, but Conyza...
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Genetic diversity and population structure analysis to study the evolution of herbicide resistance in Echinochloa colona ecotypes in Australia
Echinochloa species is the most competitive and difficult to control weed in agricultural crops. It causes significant economical crop yield losses...
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Channelizing Novel Diversity Through Synthetics for Wheat Improvement
Wild crop relatives are a very important genetic resource for introducing new diversity in the modern-day crop plants. Generation of synthetic...
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Avoidance of previously infested cabbage by MEAM1 cryptic species of Bemisia tabaci species complex
Two cryptic species of the Bemisia tabaci species complex, MEAM1 (Middle East-Asia Minor 1) and MED (Mediterranean), are highly destructive...
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Reproductive interference and Satyrisation: mechanisms, outcomes and potential use for insect control
Reproductive Interference occurs when interactions between individuals from different species disrupt reproductive processes, resulting in a fitness...
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Biotechnological Applications in Horticultural Entomology
Biotechnology applications include conventional biotechnology products and modern genetic engineering-based products. Conventional biotechnology...
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Integrated Weed Management in Wheat and Barley: Global Perspective
Globally, weeds are the major constraint in wheat and barley production. Weeds competing for crucial resources namely water, nutrient, light and...
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Substrate-borne vibrations reduced the density of tobacco whitefly Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) infestations on tomato, Solanum lycopersicum: an experimental assessment
Managing pests with insecticides is probably the most conventional available control method. However, insecticide overuse often results in resistance...
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Are formae speciales pathogens really host specific? A broadened host specificity in Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. radicis-cucumerinum
Phytopathogenic strains of Fusarium oxysporum Schlecht exhibit clear host specificity, which appears to be a persistent characteristic and a...
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Distinct structural variants and repeat landscape shape the genomes of the ancient grapes Aglianico and Falanghina
Mounting evidence recognizes structural variations (SVs) and repetitive DNA sequences as crucial players in sha** the existing grape phenotypic...
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A superweed in the making: adaptations of Parthenium hysterophorus to a changing climate. A review
Parthenium weed ( Parthenium hysterophorus L.) is a globally invasive plant with significant negative impacts on the environment, agriculture,...
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Occurrence of a new cryptic species of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae): an updated record of cryptic diversity in India
Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) is a polyphagous, phloem-feeding insect infesting more than 600 plant species worldwide. It is considered as...
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Discrimination between regional biotypes of Impatiens glandulifera using a simple MALDI-TOF MS-based method for use with seeds
BackgroundWe have recently developed a simple, rapid, and relatively-cheap method for matrix-assisted laser-desorption and ionisation time-of-flight...
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Differentiation of Greek grapevine cultivars (Vitis vinifera L.) based on the combination of ampelographic description and microsatellite markers
Greek vineyards are characterized by a great number of indigenous grapevine cultivars as well as grapevine cultivars of eastern origin. Due to their...
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Local-scale dispersal patterns and susceptibility to Dryocosmus kuriphilus in different Castanea species and hybrid clones: insights from a field trial
The chestnut gall wasp Dryocosmus kuriphilus is a major insect pest affecting chestnut trees worldwide. Medium and long-term control of this pest can...
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Causes for Concern: Confounding Threats to Moths
Many factors influence habitat availability and suitability for moths, and the major categories of additional threats are noted here. Most flow...
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DNA barcode, multiplex PCR and qPCR assay for diagnosis of pathogens infecting pulse crops to facilitate safe exchange and healthy conservation of germplasm
The DNA barcodes were developed from ITS region for the identification of fungal plant pathogens namely, Alternaria alternata and A. tenuissima both...
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Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi influence whitefly abundance by modifying habanero pepper tolerance to herbivory
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) develop strong mutualistic associations with roots of about 70% of all vascular plants. By modifying host plant...
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Mosaic Evolution of Gras** and Genital Traits in Two Sympatric Scorpion Species with Reproductive Interference
Components of the same structure or characters of the same individual might respond differently to natural and sexual selective pressures, showing...
