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Agronomy
Martina Kadoic Balasko, Renata Bazok, Katarina M. Mikac, Hugo A. Benitez, Manuel J. Suazo, Joao Paulo Gomes Viana, Darija Lemic, Ivana Pajac Zivkovic
Summary: This study investigated genetic and geometric morphometric analyses of codling moth populations to assess the differences related to apple control methods. While some genetic differentiation was observed, no significant difference was found between organic and integrated orchards. Geometric morphometrics showed higher sensitivity in detecting population variability.
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Agronomy
Martina Kadoic Balasko, Katarina M. Mikac, Hugo A. Benitez, Renata Bazok, Darija Lemic
Summary: The study aimed to identify reliable patterns of difference related to resistance type in western corn rootworm populations using population genetic and geometric morphometric approaches. The genetic analysis revealed some differences among resistant US populations, with limited genetic differentiation and structuring. Geometric morphometric results supported the genetic findings, showing similar wing shape in different genetic populations carrying resistance.
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Entomology
Jiangbin Fan, Johannes A. Jehle, Ann Rucker, Anne L. Nielsen
Summary: Codling moth is a significant pest in apple, pear, and walnut orchards worldwide. The study found that Cydia pomonella granulovirus (CpGV), which is commonly used for codling moth control, was ineffective against a resistant codling moth colony, WA3, in Washington State, USA. However, new CpGV preparations were successful in infecting larvae from the resistant colony. The study highlights the need to monitor and develop strategies to prevent the emergence of codling moth populations with CpGV resistance.
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Virology
Annette J. Sauer, Eva Fritsch, Karin Undorf-Spahn, Kento Iwata, Regina G. Kleespies, Madoka Nakai, Johannes A. Jehle
Summary: From peroral and intra-hemocoel infection experiments, it is concluded that two different (but genetically linked) resistance mechanisms are responsible for type II resistance in the codling moth: systemic resistance against CpGV-M and a second and/or additional resistance mechanism against CpGV-S located in the midgut of CpR5M larvae.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Darija Lemic, Helena Viric Gasparic, Patricija Majcenic, Ivana Pajac Zivkovic, Mario Bjelis, Manuel J. Suazo, Margarita Correa, Jordan Hernandez, Hugo A. Benitez
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the morphological variability of the box tree moth from Croatia and assess its invasive characteristics, flight potential, and risk of further spread. The results revealed significant differences in wing shapes between populations from different geographical locations, as well as subtle wing shape sexual dimorphism.
Review
Immunology
Muhammad Kashif Obaid, Nabila Islam, Abdulaziz Alouffi, Alam Zeb Khan, Itabajara da Silva Vaz Jr, Tetsuya Tanaka, Abid Ali
Summary: This review summarizes and discusses different acaricides used for tick control, the mechanisms of resistance selection, genetic polymorphisms in target molecules, and approaches for diagnosis and mitigation of acaricide resistance, specifically in Rhipicephalus microplus ticks.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Sandra Ludwig, Gustavo Darrigran, Walter A. Boeger
Summary: This study identified invasive lineages of Corbicula spp. in freshwater environments of South America and investigated their genetic relatedness to invasive lineages from Europe and North America. The results showed that there are two invasive lineages in South America, and they are clonally expanding their distribution in continental aquatic systems. The morphology of the invasive lineages in South America has a high correlation with their genetic haplotypes.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Joerg T. Wennmann, Diana Pietruska, Johannes A. Jehle
Summary: In this study, the transcriptome of CpGV-M infecting susceptible and resistant CM larvae was analyzed, with results showing that type I resistance is associated with a block of viral gene transcription and replication.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL VIROLOGY
(2021)
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Entomology
Jerome Olivares, Myriam Siegwart, Mathieu Gautier, Sandrine Maugin, Lea Gingueneau, Bertrand Gauffre
Summary: The use of insect pest pathogens as biocontrol agents can replace chemical pesticides effectively. Understanding the genetic bases of resistance is crucial for enhancing the durability of these biocontrol methods. Research on the resistance of Cydia pomonella to the granulovirus CpGV-M revealed involvement of a major gene on the Z sex chromosome, as well as other autosomal genes. This study aimed to investigate the genetic architecture of C. pomonella resistance to CpGV-M using genome-wide association study, identifying several candidate regions and genes involved in immune pathways.
ENTOMOLOGIA GENERALIS
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Daniel Zamora-Mejias, Margarita Ojeda, Rodrigo A. Medellin, Bernal Rodriguez-Herrera, Juan B. Morales-Malacara
Summary: We evaluated the morphometric variation of Periglischrus paracaligus wing mite in Mexico and found high intraspecific variation but subtle geographic differentiation. Females showed more phenotypic variation than males, and southern and northern colonies were grouped into two distinct clades. However, no consistent pattern could be identified to distinguish migratory from nonmigratory populations. We suggest that migratory populations in northern Mexico may have come into contact with nonmigratory populations in central and southern Mexico, forming a panmictic population.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Chaoyu Tong, Hong Hu, Gang Chen, Zhengyan Li, Aifeng Li, Jianye Zhang
Summary: Disinfectant resistance has become a severe threat to life and health safety and resource allocation, with efflux pumps and qac genes being common resistance mechanisms. Studying resistance factors can lead to breakthrough methods for dealing with reduced disinfectant effectiveness.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marie Perrin, Joffrey Moiroux, Sandrine Maugin, Jerome Olivares, Magali Rault, Myriam Siegwart
Summary: This study investigated the cross effects of temperature and insecticides on the survival of the codling moth and explored their underlying mechanisms. The results showed that high temperature reduced the effectiveness of emamectin and spinosad in controlling the codling moth, while temperature had no influence on the efficacy of chlorantraniliprole. Furthermore, the analysis of detoxification enzyme activities and gene expression revealed the complex biochemical responses of individuals facing multiple stresses.
PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Xia Zhou, Xiaokang Wang, Nan Li, Yu Guo, Xiaolin Yang, Yuhe Lei
Summary: Neuroblastoma is a common pediatric solid tumor that threatens children's health and is responsible for about 15% of childhood cancer-related deaths in the US. Despite the development of multiple therapies, resistance to treatment remains a challenge, leading to treatment failure and cancer relapse. Understanding the mechanisms of therapy resistance and discovering reversal strategies are urgent tasks in improving the prognosis for neuroblastoma patients.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Peng Xing, Shuo Wang, Yu Cao, Bo Liu, Feifei Zheng, Wei Guo, Junhao Huang, Zimo Zhao, Ziyi Yang, Xingda Lin, Liang Sang, Zhe Liu
Summary: This review summarizes the treatment strategies and drug resistance mechanisms in adenocarcinoma of different organs. Although the molecular mechanisms of drug resistance in adenocarcinoma vary from one organ to another, there are universal targets that could potentially reverse drug resistance.
DRUG RESISTANCE UPDATES
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Shehzad, Imran Bodlah, Junaid Ali Siddiqui, Muhammad Adnan Bodlah, Ammara Gull E. Fareen, Waqar Islam
Summary: Insects pose a significant threat to agricultural crops, resulting in potential losses of up to US$470 billion. Among these pests, Plutella xylostella is a devastating insect that attacks cruciferous vegetables, causing approximately US$4-5 billion in monetary losses worldwide. Understanding the mechanisms of insecticide resistance is crucial for developing effective management strategies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Ecology
Katarina M. Mikac, Monica L. Knipler, Ana Gracanin, Madeline S. Newbery
Summary: This study documents the ground dwelling mammal communities in Monga National Park before and after the 2019/2020 Clyde Mountain Wildfire. The results show a greater number of ground dwelling mammal species and faster recovery and detection in areas with low fire severity.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ana Gracanin, Katarina M. Mikac
Summary: The selfie trap is an efficient camera trapping method for estimating home ranges and movements of small mammals, and highlights the importance of linear habitat strips as wildlife corridors in a fragmented landscape.
Article
Agronomy
Martina Kadoic Balasko, Renata Bazok, Katarina M. Mikac, Hugo A. Benitez, Manuel J. Suazo, Joao Paulo Gomes Viana, Darija Lemic, Ivana Pajac Zivkovic
Summary: This study investigated genetic and geometric morphometric analyses of codling moth populations to assess the differences related to apple control methods. While some genetic differentiation was observed, no significant difference was found between organic and integrated orchards. Geometric morphometrics showed higher sensitivity in detecting population variability.
Article
Ecology
Owen F. Price, Katarina Mikac, Nicholas Wilson, Bridget Roberts, Romane H. Critescu, Rachael Gallagher, Justin Mallee, Paul Donatiou, Jonathon Webb, David A. Keith, Michael Letnic, Berin D. W. Mackenzie
Summary: This article introduces a symposium on the impacts of the unprecedented 2019-20 bushfires in south-eastern Australia on biodiversity, summarizing nine presentations and reviewing other field studies. The results show extensive impacts, but higher survival rates than initially reported by the media. However, small populations remain vulnerable to future fires. A comprehensive understanding of the impacts requires more field studies and interpretation in the context of broader fire regimes. The symposium marks an important early step in this understanding.
Article
Agronomy
Helena Viric Gasparic, Darija Lemic, Renata Bazok
Summary: This study aimed to investigate neonicotinoid residues in beneficial soil organisms, and found residues of neonicotinoids in ground beetles and earthworms. The results indicate the presence of neonicotinoid residues in soil fauna.
Article
Agronomy
Dana Cirjak, Ivan Aleksi, Ivana Miklecic, Ana Marija Antolkovic, Rea Vrtodusic, Antonio Viduka, Darija Lemic, Tomislav Kos, Ivana Pajac Zivkovic
Summary: The pear leaf blister moth is a significant pest in apple orchards, causing damage to apple leaves. This study aimed to develop two models using artificial neural networks and monitoring devices with cameras to detect the moth and its mines on apple leaves. 400 photos were collected and processed to train the models, achieving high accuracy rates of over 98% for the Pest Monitoring Device and over 94% for the Vegetation Monitoring Device. This comprehensive system allows real-time monitoring of pests and their damage, reducing pesticide residues and ecological impact, and can be applied to monitor other Lepidopteran pests in crop production.
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Sandra Skendzic, Monika Zovko, Vinko Lesic, Ivana Pajac Zivkovic, Darija Lemic
Summary: Climate change affects winter wheat cultivation through abiotic and biotic stress parameters, including heat waves, drought, floods, frost, salinity, and nutrient deficiency. Timely and appropriate management measures can reduce the impact of these parameters, but early diagnosis and quantification are needed.
Article
Agronomy
Dana Cirjak, Ivan Aleksi, Darija Lemic, Ivana Pajac Zivkovic
Summary: This study aims to develop an automatic monitoring system for the codling moth, a damaging apple pest, based on deep neural networks. The system consists of a smart trap and an analytical model, which enables on-site data processing and transmission of detection results to users. The developed model shows an accuracy of over 99% in detecting codling moths, making it significant for automated pest monitoring and sustainable apple production.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Darija Lemic, Helena Viric Gasparic, Patricija Majcenic, Ivana Pajac Zivkovic, Mario Bjelis, Manuel J. Suazo, Margarita Correa, Jordan Hernandez, Hugo A. Benitez
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the morphological variability of the box tree moth from Croatia and assess its invasive characteristics, flight potential, and risk of further spread. The results revealed significant differences in wing shapes between populations from different geographical locations, as well as subtle wing shape sexual dimorphism.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohamed Allam, Renata Bazok, Ursula Bordewick-Dell, Ewa Czarniecka-Skubina, Renata Kazimierczak, Katrin Laikoja, Anne Luik, Mirna Mrkonjic Fuka, Rosario Muleo, Elen Peetsmann, Verdiana Petroselli, Mati Roasto, Dominika Srednicka-Tober, Michelle Veith, Roberto Mancinelli, Joanna Trafialek
Summary: There are multiple aspects of food safety that organic food producers and processors must consider. The application of HACCP principles and good hygiene practices ensure the safety and quality of organic food products. A survey conducted among 316 producers and processors in five European countries evaluated their knowledge and experience with HACCP systems and assessed their needs and expectations for assistance in improving compliance with food safety regulations. The study identified the need for support in various food safety issues and the development of guidance documents on HACCP principles.
Article
Ecology
Jarrah C. May-Stubbles, Ana Gracanin, Katarina M. Mikac
Summary: This study investigates the short-term effect of fire severity on the greater glider population in Australia's temperate forests. The results show that areas affected by high-severity fires have lower densities of greater gliders. It suggests that areas with low fire severity are important refuges for greater gliders during wildfire events.
