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N‐acetylcysteine absorption and its potential dual effect improve fitness and fruit yield in Xylella fastidiosa infected plants Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-22 Simone C. Picchi, Daniele Rebelatto, Paula M.M. Martins, Silvia Blumer, Geisa L. Mesquita, Franz W. R. Hippler, Dirceu Mattos‐Junior, Rodrigo M. Boaretto, Marco A. Machado, Marco A. Takita, Helvécio D. Coletta‐Filho, Alessandra A. de Souza
BACKGROUNDXylella fastidiosa is a multi‐host bacterium that can be detected in hundreds of plant species including several crops. Diseases caused by X. fastidiosa are considered a threat to global food production. The primary method for managing diseases caused by X. fastidiosa involves using insecticides to control the vector. Hence, it is necessary to adopt new and sustainable disease management
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Plant‐derived artificial miRNA effectively reduced the proliferation of Aphid (Aphidoidea) through spray‐induced gene silencing Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-22 Yuan Wang, Xuanlin Li, Chenghong Zhu, Shijie Yi, Yan Zhang, Zhi Hong
BACKGROUNDAphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) are notorious sap‐sucking insects that rampantly threaten agricultural production worldwide. Current management against aphids in the field heavily relies on chemical pesticides, which makes economical and eco‐friendly methods urgently needed. Spray‐induced gene silencing (SIGS) offers a powerful and precise approach to pest management. However, the high costs
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Integration of mathematical modeling and target‐based application of biocontrol agents for the control of Botrytis cinerea in vineyards Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-18 V. Altieri, V. Rossi, G. Fedele
BACKGROUNDBiocontrol agents (BCAs) are alternatives to synthetic fungicides with low risk to the environment and human health. Although several studies on the biocontrol of gray mold in vineyards have been performed, it is necessary to improve the usage of BCAs in fields conditions. Therefore, in the present study, BCAs were used both in calendar‐ (based on four growth stages (GSs), i.e., flowering
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Pseudomonas mosselii: a potential alternative for managing pyrethroid‐resistant Aedes aegypti Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-18 Piyatida Leelagud, Hui‐Liang Wang, Kuang‐Hui Lu, Shu‐Mei Dai
BACKGROUNDAedes aegypti is a widespread mosquito in tropical and subtropical regions that causes significant mortality and morbidity in humans by transmitting diseases, such as dengue fever and Zika virus disease. Synthetic insecticides, such as pyrethroids, have been used to control Ae. aegypti, but these insecticides can also affect nontarget organisms and contaminate soil and water. This study aimed
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Evaluation of granular formulated strigolactone analogs for Striga suicidal germination Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-18 Muhammad Jamil, Ouedraogo Margueritte, Djibril Yonli, Jian You Wang, Lynet Navangi, Patrick Mudavadi, Rohit H. Patil, Satish Ekanath Bhoge, Hamidou Traore, Steven Runo, Salim Al‐Babili
BACKGROUNDStriga hermonthica, an obligate root parasitic weed, poses significant threat to cereal production in sub‐Saharan Africa. Lowering Striga seed bank in infested soils is a promising strategy to mitigate infestation levels. The dependency of Striga seed germination on strigolactones opens up the possibility of a "suicidal germination" approach, where synthetic germination stimulants induce
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Detection and Recognition of the Invasive species, Hylurgus ligniperda, in Traps, Based on a Cascaded Convolution Neural Network Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Xiahui Zhang, Zhengyi Li, Lili Ren, Xuanxin Liu, Tian Zeng, Jing Tao
BACKGROUNDHylurgus ligniperda, an invasive species originating from Eurasia, is now a major forestry quarantine pest worldwide. In recent years, it has caused significant damage in China. While traps have been effective in monitoring and controlling pests, manual inspections are labor‐intensive and require expertise in insect classification. To address this, we applied a two‐stage cascade convolutional
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Salivary proteins NlSP5 and NlSP7 are required for optimal feeding and fitness of the brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Xin‐Yang Liu, Xin‐Yu Cai, Hui‐Jie Wu, Yi Wan, Sheng‐Fei Wei, Hai‐Jun Xu
BACKGROUNDSaliva has a crucial role in determining the compatibility between piercing–sucking insects and their hosts. The brown planthopper (BPH) Nilaparvata lugens, a notorious pest of rice in East and Southeast Asia, secretes gelling and watery saliva when feeding on rice sap. Nlsalivap‐5 (NlSP5) and Nlsalivap‐7 (NlSP7) were identified as potential planthopper‐specific gelling saliva components
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The pyrexia channel remodels egg‐laying of Liriomyza huidobrensis in response to temperature change Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Yaxi Wu, Huimin Wang, Zhihao Hu, Mengchen Pan, Yanan Wu, Xiaojiao Guo, Jin Ge, Zhengjun Wang, Meiling Yang
BACKGROUNDThe pea leafminer, Liriomyza huidobrensis, is one of the most important insect pests on vegetables and ornamentals. The survival and egg‐laying behavior of leafminers are markedly affected by the environment temperature. However, the mechanisms underlying of the relationship between egg‐laying and temperature are still largely unknown.RESULTSHere, we find that leafminers have evolved an adaptive
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Estimating risk to prevent damage: predicting and preventing coypu (Myocastor coypus) damage to transport infrastructure Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 Olivia Dondina, Valerio Orioli, Pietro Tirozzi, Luciano Bani
BACKGROUNDA major impact of the invasive Myocastor coypus in the introduction range is the collapse of riverbanks and nearby infrastructure, such as railway lines, due to the species' burrowing activities. As the ubiquitous implementation of preventive measures along watercourses is unfeasible, identifying susceptible areas is key to guide targeted management actions. This study used species‐habitat
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Design, synthesis, antifungal evaluation and mechanism study of novel norbornene derivatives as potential laccase inhibitors Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 Dao‐Jun Jin, Zi‐Hui Yang, Yi‐Gui Qiu, Yi‐Ming Zheng, Zhen‐Nan Cui, Wen Gu
BACKGROUNDTo discover novel fungicide candidates, five series of novel norbornene hydrazide, bishydrazide, oxadiazole, carboxamide and acylthiourea derivatives (2a‐2 t, 3a‐3 f, 4a‐4 f, 5a‐5 f and 7a‐7 f) were designed, synthesized and assayed for their antifungal activity toward seven representative plant fungal pathogens.RESULTSIn the in vitro antifungal assay, some title norbornene derivatives presented
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Identification, synthesis, and field evaluation of components of the female‐produced sex pheromone of Helopeltis cinchonae (Hemiptera: Miridae), an emerging pest of tea Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 Fida Hussain Magsi, Xiaoming Cai, Zongxiu Luo, Zhaoqun Li, Lei Bian, Chunli Xiu, Nanxia Fu, Jianlong Li, David R Hall, Zongmao Chen
BACKGROUNDHelopeltis cinchonae (Hemiptera: Miridae) is a major pest of tea plantations in Asia. Conventional control of pests with pesticides is unsustainable. Therefore, safe and eco‐friendly alternatives, such as pheromones, are required to manage the pest.RESULTSIn GC–EAD analyses of whole‐body extracts of virgin female H. cinchonae, two compounds elicited EAG responses from male antennae. These
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Volatiles from essential oils of three Lamiaceae plants repel the winged cotton aphid, disturb its feeding behavior and reduce its fecundity Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 Ying Zhang, Tao Zhang, Xinhang Wang, Zhipeng Bian, Zhang Xiaofang, Guoqing Yang, Yanhui Lu
BACKGROUNDInsects use odor detection to sense their surroundings. Use of volatile compounds, such as essential oils (EOs) of plants, to repel pests and disrupt their olfaction‐driven behaviors has great practical potential for use in integrated pest management. Despite the available information on the repellent effects of EOs on herbivorous insects, the olfaction‐based mechanisms remain unknown.RESULTSY‐tube
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Quantitative identification and sensor sensitivity analysis in detection of odor volatile compounds emitted by scaly grain mites, Suidasia pontifica Oudemans Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 Ta‐Phaisach Naphacharakorn, Ploychompoo Konvipasruang, Korrawat Attasopa, Korawan Sringarm, Chun‐I Chiu, Yaowaluk Chanbang
BACKGROUNDIn Thailand, the scaly grain mite, Suidasia pontifica Oudemans, impacts the feed industry by emitting a lemongrass‐like odor in contaminated feed, reducing its palatability. This study focused on identifying volatile organic compounds (VOCs) associated with this odor in contaminated chicken feeds and ground maize, as well as individual mites using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS)
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Molluscicide Screening and Identification of Novel Targets Against Pomacea canaliculata Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 Guoli Qu, Jiakai Yao, Jie Wang, Xiaofei Zhang, Jianrong Dai, Haonan Yu, Yang Dai, Yuntian Xing
BACKGROUNDDue to the non‐availability of any clear targets for molluscicides against Pomacea canaliculata (P. canaliculata), target‐based screening strategy cannot be employed. In this study, the molluscicidal effects of typical pesticides on P. canaliculata were evaluated to obtain the molluscicide target. A series of arylpyrrole compounds were synthesized based on the discovered target, and the structure–activity
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Natural products from Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus show promise as biolarvicides against Aedes albopictus Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-15 Mustapha Touray, Derya Ulug, Sebnem Hazal Gulsen, Harun Cimen, Canan Hazir, Helge B. Bode, Selcuk Hazir
BACKGROUNDIn the perpetual struggle to manage mosquito populations, there has been increasing demand for the development of biopesticides to supplant/complement current products. The insecticidal potential of Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus has long been recognized and is of interest for the control of important mosquitoes like Aedes albopictus which vectors over 20 different arboviruses of global public
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Light intensity differentially mediates the life cycle of lepidopteran leaf feeders and stem borers Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-15 Ting‐Ting Xu, Xian Wu, Zhen‐Bao Luo, Liang‐De Tang, Jun‐Yi Gao, Lian‐Sheng Zang
BACKGROUNDLeaf feeders, such as Spodoptera frugiperda and S. litura, and stem borers Ostrinia furnacalis and Chilo suppressalis, occupy two different niches and are well adapted to their particular environments. Borer larvae burrow and inhabit interior of stems, which are relatively dark. By contrast, the larvae of leaf feeders are exposed to sunlight during feeding. We therefore designed series of
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Encapsulated allyl isothiocyanate improves soil distribution, efficacy against soil‐borne pathogens and tomato yield Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-13 Yi Zhang, Wensheng Fang, Dongdong Yan, Yutong Ji, Xinhua Chen, Anmin Guo, Zhaoxin Song, Yuan Li, Aocheng Cao, Qiuxia Wang
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Combined application of entomopathogenic fungi and predatory mites for biological control of Tetranychus urticae on chrysanthemum Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 Vicente Hernández‐Valencia, Ma. Teresa Santillán‐Galicia, Ariel W. Guzmán‐Franco, Esteban Rodríguez‐Leyva, Candelario Santillán‐Ortega
BACKGROUNDMost studies on efficacy of fungal pathogens and predatory mites against Tetranychus urticae have been done on individual species in the laboratory. We evaluated fungi and predatory mites separately and together against greenhouse populations of T. urticae on chrysanthemum plants. First, effectiveness of the fungal pathogens Beauveria bassiana (Bb88) and Metarhzium anisopliae (Ma129), was
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Knowledge and perception of cereal farmers and extension agents on fungicide use in Northern Ghana Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 James Otoo, Ramat Musah, Toto Olita, Kylie B. Ireland, Ayalsew Zerihun
BACKGROUNDAgricultural pesticide use in sub‐Saharan Africa has doubled over the past three decades; with a greater relative increase for fungicides. As pesticide inputs continues to rise, so does the potential for the development of resistance. Here, we report on a survey conducted to understand pesticide resistance awareness, pesticide use knowledge and practices of growers and agricultural extension
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The proteomic landscape of fall armyworm oral secretion reveals its role in plant adaptation Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Xian Zhang, Pai Li, Yin Tang, Yu‐Pei Mu, Jie Liu, Mu‐Yang Wang, Wei Wang, Ying‐Bo Mao
BACKGROUNDThe fall armyworm (FAW, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith)) is a polyphagous agricultural pest with rapidly evolving adaptations to host plants. We found the oral secretion (OS) of FAW from different plants influences plant defense response differentially, suggesting its role in adapting to host plants. However, the protein expression profile of FAW OS respond to different plants is largely
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Flowering Ocimum gratissimum intercropped in tea plantations attracts and reduces Apolygus lucorum populations Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Xiaoyue Lun, Jin Meina, Chen Zejun, Cao Yan, Zhang Xiangzhi, Xiuxiu Xu, Li Yusheng, Wang Hanyue, Zhengqun Zhang
BACKGROUNDApolygus lucorum is one of the most important piercing‐sucking insect pests of the tea plant. In this study, we assessed the attractiveness of basil plants to A. lucorum and the effectiveness of Ocimum gratissimum L. in the control of A. lucorum. The control efficiency of main volatile chemicals emitted from O. gratissimum flowers was also evaluated.RESULTSAmong seven basil varieties, O.
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Biological and physiological effects in Bemisia tabaci feeding on tomatoes endophytically colonized by Beauveria bassiana Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Xian Wang, Qian Yuan, Liqiang He, Zhou Wang, Guangyun Li, Ziying Wang, Huai Liu
BACKGROUNDEntomopathogenic fungi (EPF) treatment of plants may affect the survival and feeding preferences of herbivorous pests. However, comprehensive studies on the fitness across their entire life cycle, feeding behavior, and physiological changes in herbivores consuming EPF‐treated plants within the tripartite interactions of EPF, plants, and pests are still limited. In this study, we utilized
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Rhizospheric microbiota of suppressive soil protect plants against Fusarium solani infection Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Baolong Li, Ping Yang, Yali Feng, Chenyang Du, Gaofu Qi, Xiuyun Zhao
BACKGROUNDFusarium infection has caused huge economic losses in many crops. The study aimed to compare the microbial community of suppressive and conducive soils and relate to the reduction of Fusarium wilt.RESULTSHigh‐throughput sequencing and microbial network analysis were used to investigate the differences in the rhizosphere microbiota of the suppressive and conducive soils and to identify the
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Bacillus‐derived consortium enhances Ginkgo biloba's health and resistance to Alternaria tenuissima Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Shida Ji, Bin Liu, Jing Han, Ning Kong, Yongfeng Yang, Jianxia Zhang, Yucheng Wang, Zhihua Liu
BACKGROUNDBacillus, as a plant‐growth‐promoting rhizobacteria, can enhance the resistance of plants to phytopathogens. So, in our study, the excellent biocontrol Bacillus strains were screened and used to control ginkgo leaf blight (Alternaria tenuissima).RESULTSFour biocontrol Bacillus strains—Bsa537, Bam337, Bso544, and Bsu503—were selected from 286 isolates based on their capacity to inhibit pathogens
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Front Cover Image Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Duncan J Coston, Suzanne J Clark, Tom D Breeze, Linda M Field, Simon G Potts, Samantha M Cook
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Beyond the β‐amino alcohols framework: identification of novel β‐hydroxy pyridinium salt‐decorated pterostilbene derivatives as bacterial virulence factor inhibitors Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Pu‐Ying Qi, Tai‐Hong Zhang, Yi‐Ke Yang, Hong Liang, Yu‐Mei Feng, Na Wang, Zheng‐Hao Ding, Hong‐Mei Xiang, Xiang Zhou, Li‐Wei Liu, Lin‐Hong Jin, Xiang‐Yang Li, Song Yang
BackgroundBacterial virulence factors are involved in various biological processes and mediate persistent bacterial infections. Focusing on virulence factors of phytopathogenic bacteria is an attractive strategy and crucial direction in pesticide discovery to prevent invasive and persistent bacterial infection. Hence, discovery and development of novel agrochemicals with high activity, low‐risk, and
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Burkholderia ambifaria H8 as an effective biocontrol strain against maize stalk rot via producing volatile dimethyl disulfide Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Xinyu Chen, Jingrong Liu, Amanda Juan Chen, Lin Wang, Xianzhi Jiang, Andong Gong, Wende Liu, Hanxiang Wu
BackgroundMaize stalk rot (MSR) caused by Fusarium graminearum is the primary factor contributing to the reduction in maize yield and quality. However, this soil‐borne disease is challenging to control in agriculture through field management and the use of chemical agents. The process of screening novel biocontrol agents can aid in the creation of innovative and successful MSR control strategies.ResultsA
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Identification of odorant‐binding proteins and functional analysis of antenna‐specific BhorOBP28 in Batocera horsfieldi (Hope) Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Shan‐Cheng Yi, Xin‐Hui Chen, Yu‐Hang Wu, Juan Wu, Jia‐Qing Wang, Man‐Qun Wang
BACKGROUNDThe important wood‐boring pest Batocera horsfieldi has evolved a sensitive olfactory system to locate host plants. Odorant‐binding proteins (OBPs) are thought to play key roles in olfactory recognition. Therefore exploring the physiological function of OBPs could facilitate a better understanding of insect chemical communications.RESULTSIn this research, 36 BhorOBPs genes were identified
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Development of an on-site diagnostic LAMP assay for rapid differentiation of the invasive pest Phthorimaea absoluta (Meyrick) using insect tissues Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Li-Feng Yang, Ya-Ge Liu, Yun-Li Tao, Wan-Min Zhang, Jian-Yong Li, Sheng-Qi Chi, Gui-Fen Zhang, Dong Chu
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Pneumatic spray delivery‐based fixed spray system configuration optimization for efficient agrochemical application in modern vineyards Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Dattatray G. Bhalekar, Ramesh K. Sahni, M. Jacob Schrader, Lav R. Khot
BACKGROUNDThe hydraulic spray delivery (HSD)‐based solid set canopy delivery system (SSCDS) emitter configuration has been optimized for agrochemical applications in vertical shoot position (VSP) vineyards. It uses cost‐prohibitive emitters, and their placement restricts the mechanical pruning activities. Therefore, this study focused on optimizing the spray performance of a pneumatic spray delivery
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Larval density-dependent mortality of western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Bt and non-Bt maize and implications on dose calculations† Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-02 John B McCulloch, Aaron J Gassmann
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First use of unmanned aerial vehicles to monitor Halyomorpha halys and recognize it using Artificial Intelligence Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Daniele Giannetti, Niccolò Patelli, Lorenzo Palazzetti, Francesco Betti Sorbelli, Cristina M. Pinotti, Lara Maistrello
BackgroundHalyomorpha halys is one of the most damaging invasive agricultural pests in north America and southern Europe. It is commonly monitored using pheromone traps, which are not very effective as few bugs are caught, some escape and/or remain outside the trap on surrounding plants where they feed, increasing the damage. Other monitoring techniques are based on visual sampling, sweep netting and
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Attitudes of clients of Dutch pest controllers towards Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and preventive measures in relation to rodent nuisance Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Maite van Gerwen AAM, Bas Rodenburg T, Saskia Arndt S, Bastiaan G Meerburg, Franck Meijboom LB
BACKGROUNDRodent management with lethal methods (e.g., rodenticides) comes with downsides for rodent welfare, the environment and non‐target species. To reduce chemical use and prevent rodent nuisance, pest controllers in the Netherlands must work according to the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). A condition for the success of IPM is that there is sufficient engagement of all parties
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Effector enrichment by Candidatus Liberibacter promotes Diaphorina citri feeding via Jasmonic acid pathway suppression Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-30 Hao Liu, Bin Deng, Feng-Hao Chen, Jia-Qi Suo, Ge-Cheng Ouyang, Hui-Lin Lu, Da-Song Chen, Xiang Meng
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Discovery and biological characterization of a novel mesoionic insecticide fenmezoditiaz Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-30 Huazhang Huang, Joachim Dickhaut, Martin Weisel, Lixin Mao, Nancy Rankl, Haruka Takeda, Lynn F Stam, Quinn M Peacock, Hans Wolfgang Höffken
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Insecticidal action of mammalian galectin-1-transfected Arabidopsis thaliana Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-30 Zhen-Hao Liao, Hsien-Tzung Shih, Yaw-Jen Dong, Mei-Jung Tseng, Siou-Hua Wang, Shiang-Jiuun Chen, Shaw-Jye Wu, Rong-Nan Huang
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Discovery of novel acrylopimaric acid triazole derivatives as promising antifungal agents Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Xu Han, Renle Xu, Shihao Gu, Yue Kong, Yuhang Lou, Yanqing Gao, Shibin Shang, Zhanqian Song, Jie Song, Jian Li
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Variable gut pH as a potential mechanism of tolerance to Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis toxins in the biting midge Culicoides sonorensis Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-25 Cameron J Osborne, Tianyun Su, Kristopher S Silver, Lee W Cohnstaedt
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Identification of non-canonical antagonistic bacteria via interspecies contact-dependent killing Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-25 Long Lin, Min Tao, Wei-Mei He, Qian-Hua Wu, Hao-Kai Huang, Aprodisia Kavutu Murero, Xiao-Long Shao, Li-Min Wang, Guo-Liang Qian
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Another step on the transgene-facilitated herbicide treadmill Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-25 David A Mortensen, Matthew R Ryan, Richard G Smith
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Integrated pest control in oilseed crops—new advances from the rapeseed research community Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-25 Samantha Cook, Małgorzata Jędryczka
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The evaluation of cystatin protein vaccines based on the stress response of ticks triggered by low-temperature and toxin stress in Haemaphysalis doenitzi Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-24 Song-Bo Zhang, Zhi-Hua Gao, Yi-Kui Wang, Wen-Xia Lv, Ke-Xin Dong, Fei-Di Guo, Run-Ying Wang, Xiao-Long Yang
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The first extensive analysis of species composition and abundance of stink bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) on soybean crops in Brazil Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-23 Alan Valdir Saldanha, Renato Horikoshi, Patrick Dourado, Ramiro Fernando Lopez-Ovejero, Geraldo U. Berger, Samuel Martinelli, Graham P. Head, Tamara Moraes, Alberto Soares Corrêa, Cristiano Feldens Schwertner
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Iron regulatory protein from the hard tick Haemaphysalis longicornis: characterization, function and assessment as a protective antigen Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-23 Duo Wang, Xiaojing Zhang, Hongxia Li, Ting Wang, Xiaojin Ma, Zhijun Yu, Fang Wang, Yankai Zhang, Jingze Liu
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Gut microbiota metagenomics and mediation of phenol degradation in Bactrocera minax (Diptera, Tephritidae) Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-23 Shuai Cao, Xueming Ren, Guijian Zhang, Haoran Wang, Bingbing Wei, Changying Niu
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Resistance risk assessment for benzovindiflupyr in Sclerotium rolfsii and transmission of resistance genes among population Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-23 Kaidi Cui, Chaofan Jiang, Longjiang Sun, Mengke Wang, Leiming He, Lin Zhou
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Biosafety aspects of RNAi-based pests control Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-23 Yimeng Chen, Kristof De Schutter
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Preparation of a long-lasting tablet of spinosad microspheres and its residual insecticidal efficacy against the yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) larvae Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-22 Hongxiao Yu, Yunqi Li, Hong Wang, Lei Zhang, Penghui Suo, Tianyun Su, Qian Han
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Invasive wild pig (Sus scrofa) diets on barrier islands in the southeastern United States Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-22 Vienna R Canright, Antoinette J Piaggio, James C Beasley
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Enhancing tomato disease resistance through endogenous antifungal proteins and introduced nematode-targeting dsRNA of biocontrol agent Bacillus velezensis HS-3 Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Juan Han, Jinchi Zhu, Shuyuan Liu, Xuehan Sun, Shunchang Wang, Guopeng Miao
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Key roles of insulin receptor InR1 in initiating reproductive diapause in males of the cabbage beetle Colaphellus bowringi (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Yi-Ke Zhang, Han-Xue Zhang, Hao-Min An, Kou Wang, Fen Zhu, Wen Liu, Xiao-Ping Wang
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Sensitivity of Plasmopara viticola to selected fungicide groups and the occurrence of the G143A mutant in Australian grapevine isolates Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Ismail Ismail, Andrew S. Taylor, Steven Van Den Heuvel, Anthony Borneman, Mark R. Sosnowski
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Pesticide loaded nanohydrogel based on attapulgite and gelatin with improved foliar adhesion Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Sijia Zhang, Zhenggang Xiao
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Molecular mechanisms for selective action of afidopyropen to Myzus persicae and Coccinella septempunctata Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Xiaolan Liu, Qianwen Wang, Xinxin Liu, Da Xiao, Tong-Xian Liu, Pei Liang
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Identification of pine wood nematode (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus) loading response genes in Japanese pine sawyer (Monochamus alternatus) through comparative genomics and transcriptomics Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Xiangying Zou, Jiayu Jia, Tengfei Zhu, Shouping Cai, Yiman He, Shunde Su, Yu Fang, Jian Li, Guifang Lin, Jun Su
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An Effective Segmentation and Attention based Reptile Residual Capsule Auto Encoder for Pest Classification Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Nagaveni Biradar, Girisha Hosalli
Insect pests are a major global factor affecting agricultural crop productivity and quality. Rapid and precise insect pest detection is crucial for improving handling and prediction techniques. There are several methods for pest detection and classification tasks; still, the inaccurate detection, computation complexity and several other challenges affect the performance of the model. Thus, this research
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Relish involved in immunity and larval survival in the willow leaf beetle Plagiodera versicolora Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Xiao-Long Liu, Qi Zhang, Xin Wang, Yi-Peng Liu, Long-Ji Ze, Hai-Nan Zhang, Min Lu
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Economic optimization of Wolbachia-infected Aedes aegypti release to prevent dengue Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Brandon D. Hollingsworth, Chanheung Cho, Michael Vella, Hyeongyul Roh, Julian Sass, Alun L. Lloyd, Zachary S. Brown
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Segmentation and detection of crop pests using novel U-Net with hybrid deep learning mechanism Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Nagaveni Biradar, Girisha Hosalli