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Agronomy
Dionei S. Muraro, Dyrson de Oliveira Abbade Neto, Rubens H. Kanno, Ingrid S. Kaiser, Oderlei Bernardi, Celso Omoto
Summary: The study revealed that resistance of Spodoptera frugiperda to emamectin benzoate is polygenic and shows incomplete dominant inheritance. Low cross-resistance was detected between emamectin benzoate and other insecticides. The synergists did not have a significant effect on the Ben-R strain, indicating a minor role of metabolic resistance in resistance evolution.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Entomology
Xingliang Wang, Jianheng Zhang, Yihua Yang, Yidong Wu
Summary: Two point mutations in the voltage-gated sodium channel gene of Plutella xylostella were found to be involved in resistance to sodium channel blocker insecticides. The resistance was determined to be inherited in different modes for each mutation. This study contributes to the understanding of resistance mechanisms and inheritance patterns in P. xylostella.
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Biology
Muhammad Hafeez, Xiaowei Li, Farman Ullah, Zhijun Zhang, Jinming Zhang, Jun Huang, Limin Chen, Junaid Ali Siddiqui, Xiaoyun Ren, Shuxing Zhou, Muhammad Imran, Mohammed A. A. Assiri, Myron P. P. Zalucki, Yonggen Lou, Yaobin Lu
Summary: This study assessed the resistance and fitness costs of the fall armyworm to the insecticide indoxacarb. After 24 generations of selection, the resistance to indoxacarb significantly increased, accompanied by longer developmental time, shorter adult longevity, and lower fecundity. The study also suggested the involvement of P450 enzymes in indoxacarb resistance. These findings provide valuable insights into the resistance mechanism of the fall armyworm and guidance for pest management decisions.
Article
Entomology
Fei Yang, Zhenying Wang, David L. Kerns
Summary: This paper reviews the resistance of the fall armyworm to Bt proteins and discusses various factors that influence the evolution of insect resistance. The findings from these studies provide valuable information for the successful use of Bt crop technology in controlling the fall armyworm worldwide.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
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Agronomy
S. Anjan Gowda, Navin Shrestha, Taylor M. Harris, Anne Z. Phillips, Hui Fang, Shilpa Sood, Kuang Zhang, Fred Bourland, Rebecca Bart, Vasu Kuraparthy
Summary: Identification and characterization of major resistance locus against cotton bacterial blight (CBB) using GWAS and linkage mapping provides valuable insights for the development of durable CBB resistance and gene discovery in cotton.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Shao-Hung Lee, Dong-Hwan Choe, Michael K. Rust, Chow-Yang Lee
Summary: Gel bait insecticides are commonly used to control German cockroaches, but their effectiveness is decreasing. This study found multiple resistance to all tested commercial bait insecticides except Optigard in field strains of German cockroaches.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fen Li, Xueyan Gong, Linlin Yuan, Xuelian Pan, Haifeng Jin, Rongcai Lu, Shaoying Wu
Summary: Liriomyza trifolii, a pest recently prevalent in China, has caused harm to over 300 plant species, particularly cowpea in Hainan. The field population of L. trifolii has developed high resistance to the insecticide indoxacarb, with a mutation in the sodium channel being responsible for this resistance. This study is significant for understanding the evolution of resistance and developing resistance management practices.
PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Pan Wang, Fan Yang, Yong Wang, Li-Lin Zhou, Hai-Bo Luo, Shuai Zhang, Sheng-Yun Si
Summary: Field populations of beet armyworms in southern China from 2014 to 2018 showed extremely high resistance to chlorantraniliprole, moderate to high resistance to spinosad, indoxacarb, and methoxyfenozide in some populations, while one population remained susceptible to indoxacarb and showed moderate resistance to methoxyfenozide. This study suggests the need for careful selection and rotation of insecticides in order to manage resistance in beet armyworm populations in southern China.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zachery M. Wolfe, Michael E. Scharf
Summary: This study investigates the metabolic processes inside the gut of German cockroaches after treatment with antibiotics and insecticides, revealing the potential role of gut microbes in insecticide activation.
PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Yifan Li, Shujun Ni, Yunping Wang, Ruichi Li, Hong Sun, Xuan Ye, Zhen Tian, Yalin Zhang, Jiyuan Liu
Summary: The overexpression of PxCPS1 and its high affinity to indoxacarb is partially responsible for indoxacarb resistance in P. xylostella. Modification of indoxacarb's carbamoyl group has the potential to alleviate indoxacarb resistance in P. xylostella.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xi Yang, Muhammad Hafeez, Hong-Yu Chen, Wan-Ting Li, Rong-Jie Ren, Yu-Sen Luo, Yousif Abdelrahman Yousif Abdellah, Rui-Long Wang
Summary: This study assessed the multi-resistance and resistance mechanisms of Spodoptera litura to indoxacarb, a novel oxadiazine insecticide. The researchers found that DIMBOA-pretreated larvae also developed high resistance to other insecticides. The study further highlighted the importance of detoxification enzymes in S. litura gene expression and their role in responses to insecticides and pest management approaches.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Yao Shi, Wenlin Li, Yuliang Zhou, Xiaolan Liao, Li Shi
Summary: This study reveals that multiple overexpressed CarE genes are involved in indoxacarb resistance in S. litura.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Physiology
Muhammad Hafeez, Xiaowei Li, Farman Ullah, Zhijun Zhang, Jinming Zhang, Jun Huang, G. Mandela Fernandez-Grandon, Muhammad Musa Khan, Junaid Ali Siddiqui, Limin Chen, Xiao Yun Ren, Shuxing Zhou, Yonggen Lou, Yaobin Lu
Summary: The study showed that by using RNA interference to target the CYP321A7 and CYP6AE43 genes in fall armyworms, it is possible to increase resistance to insecticides.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wen-Tao Hou, Christian Staehelin, Mohammed Esmail Abdalla Elzaki, Muhammad Hafeez, Yu-Sen Luo, Rui-Long Wang
Summary: Spodoptera litura is a widely distributed, highly polyphagous pest that has developed resistance to various insecticides. This study found that elevated cytochrome P450 monooxygenase enzyme activity, particularly the overexpression of the novel gene CYP6AE68, in populations with resistance to indoxacarb may play a significant role in detoxification processes.
PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Junaid Ali Siddiqui, Yuping Zhang, Yuanyuan Luo, Bamisope Steve Bamisile, Naveed Ur Rehman, Waqar Islam, Muhammad Qasim, Qiuying Jiang, Yijuan Xu
Summary: The red imported fire ant poses a significant threat to biodiversity and ecosystems through its invasive behavior. A study investigated the biochemical response of the ant species to the insecticide indoxacarb and found that it caused substantial changes in gene expression and signaling pathways.
Article
Agronomy
Muhammad B. S. Afzal, Sarfraz A. Shad, Masood Ejaz, Jose E. Serrao
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Fahid, Muhammad Arslan, Ghulam Shabir, Salman Younus, Tahira Yasmeen, Muhammad Rizwan, Kamran Siddique, Sajid Rashid Ahmad, Razia Tahseen, Samina Iqbal, Shafaqat Ali, Muhammad Afzal
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Momina Yasin, Muhammad Tauseef, Zaniab Zafar, Moazur Rahman, Ejazul Islam, Samina Iqbal, Muhammad Afzal
Summary: The study demonstrates the successful removal of SDS from contaminated water using floating treatment wetlands (FTWs) and bacterial augmentation technology, showing promising results in wastewater treatment. Different plant species and inoculated bacteria play a role in influencing the removal efficiency, with the combination of B. mutica and specific bacteria showing the best performance.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nain Tara, Mazhar Iqbal, Fazal-e Habib, Qaiser Mahmood Khan, Samina Iqbal, Muhammad Afzal, Hans Brix
Summary: The study successfully degraded RB5 dye using a bacteria-augmented floating treatment wetlands system, revealing the non-toxicity of the metabolites produced. This method could be a promising option for azo dye treatment and may contribute to improving overall textile effluent cleanup processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Khadeeja Rehman, Muhammad Arslan, Jochen A. Mueller, Muhammad Saeed, Asma Imran, Imran Amin, Tanveer Mustafa, Samina Iqbal, Muhammad Afzal
Summary: Floating treatment wetlands (FTWs) combined with bioaugmentation can improve the efficiency of treating polluted water. By adding microorganisms with pollutant-degrading capabilities, the concentration of hydrocarbons can be significantly reduced.
Editorial Material
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Arslan, Muhammad Afzal, Naser A. Anjum
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Khadeeja Rehman, Muhammad Arslan, Jochen A. Mueller, Muhammad Saeed, Samina Anwar, Ejazul Islam, Asma Imran, Imran Amin, Tanveer Mustafa, Samina Iqbal, Muhammad Afzal
Summary: This study optimizes the operational parameters of floating treatment wetlands (FTWs) for the remediation of crude oil polluted water using response surface methodology (RSM). The results demonstrate that RSM is an effective strategy for designing FTW experiments and optimizing operational parameters.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Fazila Younas, Irshad Bibi, Muhammad Afzal, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Zubair Aslam
Summary: Water scarcity is a major global challenge impacting food safety, food security, and human health. This study explored the potential of using vertical flow constructed wetlands (VF-CWs) with different indigenous wetland plants to treat chromium (Cr)-contaminated water. The results showed that VF-CWs vegetated with certain wetland plants can effectively remove Cr from water, with removal rates ranging from 47% to 92%. The wetland plants also accumulated Cr, with higher concentrations found in the roots. This research provides evidence supporting the use of VF-CWs with indigenous wetland plants as a sustainable technology for treating Cr-contaminated water.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zeeshan Akmal, Ayesha Taj, Ahmed Madni, Raja Adil Sarfraz, Muhammad Zubair Iqbal, Muhammad Afzal, Arshad Mahmood, Khalid Mahmood, Sadia Z. Bajwa, Waheed S. Khan
Summary: In this study, bismuth molybdenum oxide nanoparticles were synthesized and their properties as photocatalysts and electrocatalysts were investigated. The results showed that the nanoparticles had good degradation ability for industrial dyes and excellent electrochemical performance.
APPLIED NANOSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Syed Wajid Ali Shah, Mujaddad Ur Rehman, Muhammad Arslan, Saddam Akber Abbasi, Azam Hayat, Samina Anwar, Samina Iqbal, Muhammad Afzal
Summary: This study optimized the operational parameters for the degradation of ciprofloxacin using response surface methodology. The pH was found to be the main limiting factor for ciprofloxacin degradation. A mathematical model was developed to correlate computational data with experimental results.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Syed Wajid Ali Shah, Mujaddad ur Rehman, Samina Anwar, Azam Hayat, Ghulam Shabir, Razia Tahseen, Moazur Rahman, Ejazul Islam, Samina Iqbal, Muhammad Afzal
Summary: The performance of different macrophytes in floating treatment wetlands (FTWs) for the remediation of ciprofloxacin (CIP) contaminated water is investigated in this study. The FTWs have the potential to remove 30-43.58 mg L-1 CIP from water in 28 days, and also reduce the chemical oxygen demand and biochemical oxygen demand of water. Among the macrophytes, Canna indica is the most effective in removing CIP, while Typha domingensis is the least effective. This study contributes to the sustainable bioremediation of water contaminated with antibiotics.
CLEAN-SOIL AIR WATER
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fazila Younas, Irshad Bibi, Muhammad Afzal, Fahad Al-Misned, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Khalid Hussain, Muhammad Shahid, Qamar Shakil, Fawad Ali, Hailong Wang
Summary: This study investigated the distribution, speciation, hydrogeochemical behavior and environmental risks of chromium in tannery wastewater in Kasur district, Punjab, Pakistan. The concentration of chromium was higher in winter compared to summer, and exceeded the national environmental quality standard. The presence of chromium was mainly in the form of hexavalent and trivalent chromium, controlled by iron and magnesium minerals. Environmental risk assessment categorized the tannery wastewater as 'worst quality' and unsuitable for crop irrigation without treatment.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Syed Wajid Ali Shah, Mujaddad Ur Rehman, Azam Hayat, Razia Tahseen, Sadia Bajwa, Ejazul Islam, Syed Najaf Hasan Naqvi, Ghulam Shabir, Samina Iqbal, Muhammad Afzal, Nabeel Khan Niazi
Summary: Antibiotic contamination in water is a global issue that poses severe health risks, but floating treatment wetlands (FTWs) show great potential for remediation. In this study, the use of FTWs with Fe3O4-NPs supported bacteria significantly enhanced the removal of Ciprofloxacin (CIP) and other pollutants from contaminated water. Fixing bacterial strains on iron oxide nanoparticles in FTWs proved to be an effective method for removing CIP and improving water quality.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Iffat Rashid, Syed Najaf Hasan Naqvi, Hareem Mohsin, Kaneez Fatima, Muhammad Afzal, Fahad Al-Misned, Irshad Bibi, Fawad Ali, Nabeel Khan Niazi
Summary: This pilot-scale research introduces a new intervention for the remediation of phenol and Cr co-contaminated aquatic ecosystems using bacterial augmented floating wetlands technology. The study shows that the combined use of wetland plants and bacterial consortium in floating treatment wetlands significantly improves water quality and reduces phenol and chromium contamination. The findings suggest that this approach is a promising and cost-effective solution for remediation in developing countries with limited access to advanced technologies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Arslan, Kamran Siddique, Jochen A. Muller, Razia Tahseen, Samina Iqbal, Ejazul Islam, Saddam Akber Abbasi, Muhammad Usman, Mohamed Gamal El-Din, Muhammad Afzal
Summary: Many communities in Pakistan lack access to safe water due to inadequate water treatment infrastructure and high maintenance costs. Implementing floating treatment wetlands can be a cost-effective solution for improving water quality, especially in rural areas, and positively impact local communities.
Article
Agronomy
Talent Namatsheve, Remi Cardinael, Regis Chikowo, Marc Corbeels, Joyful Tatenda Rugare, Stanford Mabasa, Aude Ripoche
Summary: Weeds pose a significant threat to crop growth in low-input cropping systems in sub-Saharan Africa. The study found that planting sole cowpea can effectively reduce weed infestation, while having little impact on maize yield.
Article
Agronomy
Jens G. Froese, Justine V. Murray, Nicholas J. Beeton, Rieks D. van Klinken
Summary: This article introduces a generic Bayesian network model called PRReSTo, which estimates likely infestation rates of host items in consignments. PRReSTo takes into account the vulnerability of host items to pest infestation, the abundance of pests to which host items are exposed, and the effects of risk-reducing measures. PRReSTo can be used to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of risk reduction measures in different pest-host systems.
Article
Agronomy
Alexis Delaplace, Mathieu Coulis, Gwenaelle Cottin, Philippe Tixier
Summary: This study compares the effectiveness of two fallow trapping patterns and finds that internal trapping of fallow land can clean up plots twice as quickly as trapping surrounding the fallow land. Additionally, trapping efficiency is influenced by climatic conditions, with the wet season being more favorable for trapping than the dry season.
Article
Agronomy
Todd E. Shelly, Kevin R. Cloonan
Summary: Invasive tephritid fruit flies pose a significant threat to commercial fruit and vegetable production. Early detection is crucial, and male lures are an important component of trapping networks. This review aims to summarize data on the change in attractiveness of male lures during aging in the field, highlighting studies that relate trap captures to changes in residual content and release rate.
Article
Agronomy
M. F. Lombardo, S. Panebianco, A. Azzaro, G. Timpanaro, G. Polizzi, G. Cirvilleri
Summary: Colletotrichum and Alternaria species have become emerging fungal pathogens causing severe economic losses in citrus orchards in the Mediterranean area. The use of copper-based antimicrobials for disease management is increasingly problematic, and research for alternative formulations is encouraged. This study tested copper-alternative products on citrus orchards and found that they significantly reduced disease incidence and severity, often showing comparable or better efficacy than copper. The good efficacy of these products suggests their potential for sustainable and large-scale use in integrated and organic citriculture.
Article
Agronomy
Innocent L. Rakubu, Agil Katumanyane, Brett P. Hurley
Summary: This study investigated the host-foraging strategies of five EPN species in South Africa and found that four of them exhibited a positive response to the presence of the host and caused 100% mortality, while the other species had a lower infection rate.
Article
Agronomy
Yuli Dai, Lin Gan, Xiaofei Liu, Chengzhong Lan, Zhiqiang Li, Xiujuan Yang
Summary: This study reports the occurrence of leaf spot disease caused by Colletotrichum plurivorum on cowpea plants in Pingnan prefecture, Fujian Province, China. The pathogen was identified based on morphological features and gene sequencing. Pathogenicity tests confirmed that the isolates of C. plurivorum could infect healthy cowpea leaves and induce leaf spot symptoms.
Article
Agronomy
Wenqing Xu, Weikai Li
Summary: Crop pests and diseases have a significant impact on crop yield and food security. This paper proposes FRseNet, a model based on ResNet-50 and SENet, for recognizing various crop pests and diseases. Experimental results on a self-constructed dataset demonstrate the competitive performance of the model in recognizing 15 diseases and 21 medium insect pests.
Article
Agronomy
Hector Carcamo, Carolyn Herle, Timothy Schwinghamer, Samuel Robinson, Patty Reid, R. Keith Gabert, Tyler Wist, Breanne Tidemann, Alejandro C. Costamagna
Summary: This study updated the economic thresholds for Lygus spp., a major insect pest of canola in Canada, by integrating a large data set collected over 23 years. The results revealed that the economic injury level for Lygus was around 9-23 insects per 10 sweeps, while spraying a foliar insecticide was only necessary when Lygus catches exceeded 30 insects per 10 sweeps. Additionally, analysis of Precision Yield Data showed that at low abundances (under 17 insects per 10 sweeps), Lygus may potentially stimulate canola yield and do not require control action.
Article
Agronomy
Medetissi Adom, Ken O. Fening, Maxwell K. Billah, Pascal O. Aigbedion-Atalor, David D. Wilson
Summary: Chilli pepper is an important food and cash crop in Ghana, but its production and marketing are hindered by insect pests. This study evaluated the efficacy of five different biopesticides against major chilli pepper pests and found that Neemazal and Attack were more effective than the other three in controlling these pests.
Article
Agronomy
Fariba Ghaderi, Soraya Karami
Summary: This study identified Phytophthora species causing root and crown rot in the main sesame-producing regions of Iran. The most aggressive species was found to be P. nicotianae. Additionally, sesame cultivars with high resistance to P. nicotianae and P. megasperma were identified. This is the first report of P. megasperma infection in sesame worldwide.
Article
Agronomy
Caroline Izabel R. Sakuno, Fabricio Jose B. Francischini, Karen Missy A. Komada, Murilo Basso, Fangneng Huang
Summary: The giant borer, Telchin licus, is a significant pest of sugarcane in Central and South America, and traditional control methods are ineffective due to the larvae's hiding behavior. Recent research has shown that transgenic sugarcane expressing Bacillus thuringiensis proteins, originally developed to control another sugarcane pest, can also effectively control the giant borer.
Article
Agronomy
Lucas de Paulo Arcanjo, Poliana Silvestre Pereira, Juliana Lopes dos Santos, Kayo Heberth de Brito Reis, Allana Grecco Guedes, Damaris Rosa de Freitas, Mikaelison da Silva Lima, Mayara Cristina Lopes, Renato Almeida Sarmento, Marcelo Coutinho Picanco
Summary: This study developed a standardized sampling plan for scouting B. tabaci adults in tropical soybean fields and identified the appropriate sample unit and sampling technique. A total of 49 samples per field were required, and the sampling process lasted no more than 5 min per hectare with associated costs not exceeding US$ 0.74 per hectare.
Article
Agronomy
Vicente Bezerra Pontes Junior, Levi Andres Bonilla Rave, Adalin Moraes Cezar de Aguiar, Alessandro da Costa Lima, Ana Flavia Souza Laube, Leonardo D'Antonino, Antonio Alberto da Silva
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the influence of diuron's adsorption characteristics in soil on dose determination. The results showed that organic matter content was a key factor in determining diuron's sorption and toxicity to E. indica.
Article
Agronomy
Lu Xun, Emilio Gil
Summary: A novel methodology was proposed to analyze water-sensitive papers (WSPs) for evaluating spray quality. The segmentation of overlapping droplets based on concave point detection and ellipse fitting achieved high accuracy. A linear relationship between droplet density and coverage was observed, and simulated WSPs were generated for high coverage estimation. This approach allows for more accurate spray quality indicators from WSP collectors.
