Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Seyed Ali Hemmati, Zeinab Takalloo, Majid Taghdir, Mohammad Mehrabadi, Saeed Balalaei, Saeid Moharramipour, Reza H. Sajedi
Summary: The inhibitory potential of an inhibitor peptide targeting the pro-region of trypsin zymogen in Indianmeal moth was investigated. The designed peptide successfully suppressed the pest midgut trypsin, while showing no considerable inhibitory effects on mammalian trypsin. Interestingly, dietary insect meal treated with the inhibitor peptide resulted in significant growth and development retardation in pupa and adult insects.
PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Vahid Jaafari-Behi, Masumeh Ziaee, Farhan Kocheili, Seyed Ali Hemmati, Jacek Francikowski
Summary: This study investigated the life-history and demographic parameters of the Indian meal moth on 5 varieties of date palm fruits. The results showed that Zahedi and Halavi were the susceptible hosts for P. interpunctella, while Estemaran and Fersi were the most resistant varieties against this pest.
JOURNAL OF INSECT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Jae-Min Jung, Youngwoo Nam, Sunghoon Jung, Wang-Hee Lee
Summary: This study aimed to predict the potential distribution of Plodia interpunctella feeding on four different diets using a CLIMEX model, with the highest climatic suitability found in rice bran. The results provide basic data for the management of this pest based on species distribution modeling and show different predicted distribution patterns based on diet and climate.
JOURNAL OF STORED PRODUCTS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Agnieszka Dabrowska
Summary: This paper reports the results of the interaction between the Indian meal moth and silicone baking molds, as well as the evidence for synthetic material decomposition. The obtained fibers were highly purified and characterized by Raman spectroscopy. Further research on this interaction from a biological perspective is crucial for the remediation of silicones or other synthetic polymers in the environment.
Article
Entomology
Vaclav Stejskal, Jitka Stara, Stano Pekar, Marta Nesvorna, Jan Hubert
Summary: This study compared the insecticide tolerance of Ephestia kuehniella and Plodia interpunctella through laboratory tests. The findings suggested that younger larvae of both species were more susceptible to the tested insecticides.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jung-Soo Lee, Junhyuk Lee, Inyoung Choi, Yoonjee Chang, Chan Suk Yoon, Jaejoon Han
Summary: This study identified dillapiole as the key component with intense insect repellent activity in the n-hexane fraction of dill seeds extract. Dillapiole has the potential to be used as a natural insect repellent for controlling P. interpunctella infestation in agricultural and food products during distribution and storage.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Bhadriraju Subramanyam, Manivannan Selladurai, Ryan Olson, Joe Taft, Sam Hanni
Summary: The efficacy of dichlorvos pest strips against immature stages of the Indian meal moth was evaluated. The results showed adverse effects on eggs, larvae, and pupae, suggesting the potential use of dichlorvos pest strips in managing infestations.
JOURNAL OF STORED PRODUCTS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Reza Sadeghi, Fereshteh Heidari, Asgar Ebadollahi, Guangnan Chen
Summary: The use of chemical pesticides can have detrimental effects on the environment and human health. CO2 treatment is an eco-friendly method for controlling pests in dried dates. This study found that increasing CO2 pressure can increase larval mortality of pests in dried dates without affecting their sensory and quality properties.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Mustafa Yaman, Tugba Saglam, Omer Erturk
Summary: This study investigated the characteristics, distribution, and virulence of the protistan pathogen Mattesia dispora in the Indian meal moth population in Turkey. The Turkish strain of M. dispora was found to be widespread and highly virulent against the larvae of P. interpunctella.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL PEST CONTROL
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Mariana Cruz-Diaz, Victor R. Castrejon-Gomez, Fernando Lara-Rojas, Humberto Reyes-Prado
Summary: The flour moth Plodia interpunctella was found in amaranth products in Mexico for the first time, causing considerable damage. In laboratory conditions, it was found that the insect has high biotic potential and reproductive capacity in different types of amaranth products. This suggests that it is an important pest of stored amaranth products.
JOURNAL OF STORED PRODUCTS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yan Xu, Yi Gao, Lu Tan, Qiang Wang, Qian Li, Xiaocheng Wei, Fang Liu, Ye Li, Xiangqun Zheng
Summary: The co-treatment of solid waste is a new trend in rural waste disposal in China. However, the quality of compost products after co-treatment is still unclear, especially in terms of the characteristics of the microbiome related to the safety of organic fertilizer. In this study, we used 16S high-throughput sequencing to investigate the composition and structure of bacteria in composted products with different components. The results showed that the bacterial communities in the products were mainly influenced by microorganisms in swine manure, while composite additive materials had little effect. Core microbiomes and potential pathogenic bacteria were identified in the compost products, indicating a potential risk of disease. This study provides important data on the microbiota and pathogenicity in composting products with different components of rural wastes.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Amit Vincent, Deepak Singh, Isaac L. Mathew
Summary: The rice moth, Corcyra cephalonica, is an economically significant pest that causes severe damage to stored grains and products. Recent studies suggest that non-chemical control methods can be used as successful alternatives for managing this pest. In-depth knowledge of rice moth biology and its current pest status is essential for developing integrated management systems.
JOURNAL OF STORED PRODUCTS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Jia-Peng Yang, Yue Zhang, Fang Yu, Hong Yang, Tong-Xian Liu, Xiao-Min Zhang, Da-Ming Hu, Yan Wang, Ren-Huai Dai
Summary: The optimal cold storage temperature for the early-stage pupae of Anisopteromalus calandrae was found to be 13 degrees Celsius, with the highest adult emergence rate (98.3%) after 90 days of storage at this temperature. Cold storage did not have a significant impact on longevity or fecundity of the adults, and also did not affect the developmental duration or fecundity of the offspring. This study provides important insights for managing Anisopteromalus calandrae populations under laboratory conditions and potential industrial production and development.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Waqas Wakil, Nickolas G. Kavallieratos, Nikoleta Eleftheriadou, Muhammad Sami Ullah, Aqsa Naeem, Khawaja G. Rasool, Mureed Husain, Abdulrahman S. Aldawood
Summary: This laboratory study evaluated the efficacy of an insecticidal formulation containing thiamethoxam plus chlorantraniliprole on adults of R. dominica, T. castaneum, T. granarium, and S. oryzae. The results showed that complete mortality was observed for S. oryzae on all commodities, while R. dominica and T. castaneum showed complete mortality on wheat. After 90 days, S. oryzae exhibited the highest mortality, followed by R. dominica, T. castaneum, and T. granarium. The effectiveness of the insecticide was also influenced by the surface material.
Article
Entomology
Toshita V. Barve, R. Keating Godfrey, Caroline G. Storer, Akito Y. Kawahara
Summary: The Indian meal moth (Plodia interpunctella) is an important biological model for studying silk, but many aspects of silk production in this species are still unknown. By measuring the width of larval wandering and pupal silk strands, we found that the latter is significantly thicker. In our lab-reared colony, there was intraspecific variation in pupal silk production, with a very small number of individuals not producing pupal silk at all (< 4%). Overcrowding had no effect on silk formation, but exposure to elevated temperature reduced pupal silk production.
JOURNAL OF THE LEPIDOPTERISTS SOCIETY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Giacomo Mantegazza, Giorgio Gargari, Simone Guglielmetti
ALIMENTARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Giancarla Bernardo, Valentino Le Noci, Emerenziana Ottaviano, Loris De Cecco, Chiara Camisaschi, Simone Guglielmetti, Martina Di Modica, Giorgio Gargari, Francesca Bianchi, Serena Indino, Patrizia Sartori, Elisa Borghi, Michele Sommariva, Elda Tagliabue, Tiziana Triulzi, Lucia Sfondrini
Summary: This study highlights the significant influence of mammary tumor microbiota on local immune status and the relevance of its treatment with antibiotics, in combination with breast cancer therapies.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Giacomo Mantegazza, Alessandro Dalla Via, Armando Licata, Robin Duncan, Claudio Gardana, Giorgio Gargari, Cristina Alamprese, Stefania Arioli, Valentina Taverniti, Matti Karp, Simone Guglielmetti
Summary: This study selected safe food microorganisms and used them to ferment soy drinks, resulting in a final product with increased estrogenic activity and improved functional properties. The experiment showed that two strains of Leuconostoc in fermented soy milk increased the estrogenic activity of the drink. These findings meet the growing demand for health-promoting plant-based alternatives to dairy products.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Giulia Magoga, Matteo Brunetti, Lukasz Kajtoch, Alberto Spada, Matteo Montagna
Summary: This study focuses on factors shaping the microbiota of leaf beetles in a freshwater wetland in Northern Italy. The results indicate that species membership, living zone in the wetland, and sex are potential factors affecting microbiota diversity and composition. Within the studied species, males were found to acquire bacteria from the environment more easily, while females' microbiota were dominated by symbiotic bacteria.
Article
Microbiology
Giacomo Mantegazza, Giorgio Gargari, Robin Duncan, Fabio Consalez, Valentina Taverniti, Patrizia Riso, Simone Guglielmetti
Summary: This study investigated the presence of bacteria in commercial ready-to-eat rocket salads and found that these salads could be a source of lactic acid bacteria and other microbes that are capable of surviving the digestive system, potentially increasing the diversity of the gut microbiota. This finding may apply to raw vegetables in general.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Michela Carola Speciani, Giorgio Gargari, Roberto Penagini, Massimiliano Mutignani, Monica Ferraroni, Arianna Natale, Michail Katsoulis, Marcello Cintolo, Pierfrancesco Leone, Aldo Airoldi, Maurizio Vecchi, Rossella Bonzi, Clorinda Ciafardini, Barbara Oreggia, Pietro Carnevali, Simone Guglielmetti, Patrizia Riso, Carlo La Vecchia, Marta Rossi
Summary: Garlic consumption is inversely associated with the risk of intestinal adenoma and colorectal cancer. This study found that medium/high garlic consumption is related to a decrease in the risk of colorectal cancer and is associated with changes in specific blood bacterial taxa.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Giulia Magoga, Chiara Piombo, Daria Patrizia Locatelli, Lidia Limonta, Matteo Montagna
Summary: The study investigated the impact of diet on the bacterial community of I. inquinata and its effects on insect performance. Larvae were reared on three different diets and the bacterial communities associated with adults and larvae were characterized using a DNA metabarcoding approach. The results showed that diet affected the composition and diversity of the microbiota, with the lowest diversity observed in individuals reared on Matricaria chamomilla. In addition, the study suggested that the microbiota of adult moths may be partially inherited from larvae.
ENTOMOLOGIA EXPERIMENTALIS ET APPLICATA
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Giacomo Mantegazza, Robin Duncan, Nicolo Telesca, Giorgio Gargari, Susanna Perotti, Patrizia Riso, Simone Guglielmetti
Summary: This study investigates whether salad-associated LAB can survive the gastrointestinal transit (GIT) and contribute to the gut microbiota. The results suggest that salad-associated LAB can survive in the gastrointestinal tract, but their quantity does not significantly alter the composition of the gut microbiota.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Mirko Marino, Samuele Venturi, Giorgio Gargari, Cristian Del Bo, Daniela Martini, Marisa Porrini, Simone Guglielmetti, Patrizia Riso
Summary: Berries and their (poly)phenols play an important role in mediating the modulation of gut microbiota and human health. The evidence regarding the interaction between (poly)phenol intake and gut microbiota activity in humans is still unclear. This systematic review collects and assesses results from randomized clinical trials to explore the role of berries in the modulation of gut microbiota and their contribution to the metabolism of berry (poly)phenols.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Amel Taibi, Tomas Tokar, Julien Tremblay, Giorgio Gargari, Catherine J. Streutker, Bo Li, Agostino Pierro, Simone Guglielmetti, Thomas A. Tompkins, Igor Jurisica, Elena M. Comelli
Summary: The gut microbiota affects intestinal microRNA (miRNA) signatures and is modified by host-derived luminal miRNA. This suggests the existence of close miRNA-microbiota relationships that are critical to intestinal homeostasis. However, an integrative analysis of these relationships and their evolution during intestinal postnatal maturation is lacking.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Simone Guglielmetti
Summary: This review examines the safety concerns of using nonviable microbial cells in food and dietary supplements, drawing insights from probiotic research. It identifies four categories of risks and discusses the safety profile of nonviable microbes in human intervention trials. Furthermore, it highlights the potential benefits of using nonviable microorganisms as "next-generation probiotics."
CURRENT OPINION IN FOOD SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Giorgio Gargari, Giacomo Mantegazza, Valentina Taverniti, Claudio Gardana, Alice Valenza, Federico Rossignoli, Maria Raffaella Barbaro, Giovanni Marasco, Cesare Cremon, Giovanni Barbara, Simone Guglielmetti
Summary: This study analyzed fecal samples from IBS patients and healthy controls, and found significant differences in gut microbiota between the two groups, with higher intra-sample biodiversity in healthy controls. Furthermore, non-constipated patients could be classified into two subgroups based on their SCFA levels, each characterized by unique taxonomic bacterial signatures. The study provides a new perspective on the relationship between the gut microbiome and IBS, underscoring the importance of personalized strategies for management.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ilaria Di Lelio, Giobbe Forni, Giulia Magoga, Matteo Brunetti, Daniele Bruno, Andrea Becchimanzi, Maria G. De Luca, Martina Sinno, Eleonora Barra, Marco Bonelli, Sarah Frusciante, Gianfranco Diretto, Maria C. Digilio, Sheridan L. Woo, Gianluca Tettamanti, Rosa Rao, Matteo Lorito, Morena Casartelli, Matteo Montagna, Francesco Pennacchio
Summary: Plants generate energy flows through natural food webs, driven by competition for resources among organisms. The interaction between tomato plants and an insect is influenced by their respective microbiotas. The presence of the soil fungus Trichoderma afroharzianum in tomato plants negatively affects the development and survival of the lepidopteran pest Spodoptera littoralis by altering the larval gut microbiota. This study highlights the potential impact of biocontrol agents on the ecological sustainability of agricultural systems.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)