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Entomology
Rui-Chang Liu, Bo-Liao Li, Xiu-Lin Chen, Jing-Jing Liu, Kun Luo, Guang-Wei Li
Summary: This study investigated the feeding behavior of the leafhopper Hishimonus hamatus on healthy and jujube witches' broom (JWB) leaves, and found that JWB-infected leaves accumulated higher levels of small-molecular carbohydrates, free amino acids, and free fatty acids. This may contribute to the preference of H. hamatus for feeding on infected leaves.
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Entomology
Bin Wu, Elizabeth Chun, Runshi Xie, Gary W. Knox, Mengmeng Gu, Hongmin Qin
Summary: This study utilized EPG technology to monitor the feeding behavior of crapemyrtle bark scale (CMBS) on different plant tissues in real-time. By analyzing the data, it was found that resistant plants have a stronger defense mechanism against the insects compared to susceptible plants.
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Entomology
Yeolgyu Kang, Hyun-Na Koo, Hyun-Kyung Kim, Gil-Hah Kim
Summary: This study investigates the sublethal effects of imidacloprid and sulfoxaflor on the feeding behavior of the brown planthopper (BPH) and white-backed planthopper (WBPH). The results show that these insecticides can inhibit the phloem feeding and decrease the reproduction longevity of the planthoppers. It is also found that the effectiveness of the insecticides varies between different insect pest species.
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Entomology
Tomohisa Fujii, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Tetsuya Kobayashi, Khin Khin Marlar Myint, Hideshi Yasui, Sachiyo Sanada-Morimura, Masaya Matsumura
Summary: The study found that the brown planthopper continues to evolve resistance to different resistant rice cultivars, but certain resistance genes are more effective at resisting the evolution of the pest, making it unable to develop virulence to all differential cultivars.
APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY AND ZOOLOGY
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Hong-Xing LI, Xiang-Sheng Chen, Lin Yang
Summary: This article describes and illustrates three new species of the bamboo-feeding insect genus Bambusiphaga Huang & Ding, 1979 from China, namely B. parvula sp. nov., B. angulosa sp. nov., and B. nigrigena sp. nov. A key to identify species of this genus is provided, along with photographs of adult specimens and illustrations of male genitalia.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TAXONOMY
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Hong-Xing Li, Xiang-Sheng Chen, Lin Yang
Summary: This review article focuses on the planthopper genus Arcofaciella, recognizing four species, redescribing two, describing one new species, providing photos of adult habitus and illustrations of male genitalia (excluding one species), as well as offering a key for species identification.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TAXONOMY
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Patricia M. Oba, Janelle Kelly, Darcia Kostiuk, Kelly S. Swanson
Summary: Restricted feeding with specially formulated foods can promote safe weight and fat loss, and alter the microbiota of obese dogs. This study demonstrated the effects of controlled feeding on physiological indicators and gut microbiota, proving the effectiveness of restricted feeding in promoting healthy weight loss in obese dogs.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Danielle L. Opetz, Patricia M. Oba, Darcia Kostiuk, Janelle Kelly, Kelly S. Swanson
Summary: In this study, the effects of restricted feeding and weight loss on body composition, voluntary physical activity, blood hormones and metabolites, and fecal microbiota of overweight cats were investigated. The results showed that restricted feeding and weight loss could lead to controlled and safe weight and fat loss, reduced blood lipids and leptin concentrations, and shifted fecal metabolites and microbiota. The findings also highlighted the importance of ingredient and nutrient composition in weight loss diets.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2023)
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Entomology
Geyang Hu, Yanyan Kong, Huiyan Zhao, Zuqing Hu
Summary: The study found that short-term exposure to electrostatic radiation within a certain period can promote weight gain in Sitobion avenae, but long-term exposure has adverse effects on aphids. Different intensities of electrostatic radiation have a significant impact on the feeding behavior of aphids.
JOURNAL OF ENTOMOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
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Ecology
R. J. Mahob, I. Mama Ngah, R. Dibanda Feumba, H. C. Mahot, C. B. Bakwo Bassogog, C. F. Bilong Bilong, F. Edoun Ebouel, P. B. Nsoga Etam, D. M. Taliedje, R. Hanna, R. Babin
Summary: The study found that different cocoa genotypes have varying levels of acceptance as food by S. singularis, with the hybrid IMC60 x SNK605 being the most preferred and T60/887 being the least preferred. Additionally, five classes of SMs were identified in cocoa genotypes, with polyphenols being the most abundant and saponins being relatively low.
ARTHROPOD-PLANT INTERACTIONS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hong -Xing Li, Xiang-Sheng Chen, Lin Yang
Summary: A new plant hopper genus, Aodingus Chen & Li gen. nov., with three new species, has been discovered in China and Vietnam. This new genus shares some similarities with the previously known genus Procidelphax, but also exhibits distinct characteristics. The study provides a diagnosis, illustrations, and an identification key for the new genus, as well as a key for distinguishing Chinese genera of Tropidocephalini.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TAXONOMY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Elena Sergeevna Gandrabur, Alla Borisovna Vereschagina
Summary: The study measured the developmental parameters of different hosts on aphid populations in the grass species of Northwest Russia, finding that some wild grass species are more suitable for aphid growth than cultivated grass species. The results are recommended for controlling pest spread, and it is suggested that the photosynthesis type of host plants may have an impact on aphid development.
INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTION JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT & APPLIED SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)