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Yuto Sato, Tatsuki Akao, Kazutaka Takeshita
Summary: This study investigated the associated microbiota of the sorghum plant bug in northern Honshu Island, Japan, and found that Pantoea was the dominant genus, closely related to rice pathogens. This suggests that the sorghum plant bug may not only be a notorious insect pest, but also a potential vector of pathogenic Pantoea species in rice.
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(2023)
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Felipe Yamashita, Angelica Lino Rodrigues, Tatiane Maria Rodrigues, Fernanda Helena Palermo, Frantisek Baluska, Luiz Fernando Rolim de Almeida
Summary: The paragraph explains how plants actively move their organs to manipulate the environment, communicate with neighboring plants through chemical compounds, and the use of MeJa as a trigger for communication between sorghum plants.
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Entomology
Judith M. Stahl, Kent M. Daane
Summary: Leptoglossus zonatus is a polyphagous insect pest that attacks various crops. Its pest status depends on overwintering adult survival and reproductive potential, which affect the population size during the susceptible period for nut crops. The reproductive biology of L. zonatus, including ovary development, mating behavior, and the impact of low temperatures on egg hatch, was investigated through laboratory and field experiments. The findings provide valuable information on population dynamics and dispersal from overwintering sites, contributing to the development of monitoring and management tools.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
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Entomology
Hiroaki Takeuchi
Summary: A staining procedure was developed to identify vulnerable paddy with gap. The optimal staining conditions were determined through optimization experiments. The staining technique increased the gap detection rate by approximately 30%. It can be used to identify vulnerable paddy and analyze potential damage.
APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY AND ZOOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sandor Koczor, Jozsef Vuts, John C. Caulfield, David M. Withall, Andre Sarria, John A. Pickett, Michael A. Birkett, Eva Balintne Csonka, Miklos Toth
Summary: The study found that the sex pheromone composition of the central European population of Adelphocoris lineolatus is similar to that of the East Asian population. A ternary blend of active compounds attracted males effectively, while 1-hexanol may act as a sex pheromone antagonist in A. lineolatus. The combination of (E)-cinnamaldehyde and sex pheromone attracted both males and females, with prospects for practical application discussed.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ECOLOGY
(2021)
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Entomology
Erika Calla-Quispe, Carlos Martel, Alfredo J. Ibanez
Summary: Alphitobius diaperinus, a significant pest in the poultry industry, is attracted to the olfactory signals of other male adults. Virgin males and females display longer mating responses compared to sexually experienced individuals, indicating the influence of sexual experience on mating behavior.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Peng Yan, Ying-Hui Song, Kuang-Ye Zhang, Feng Zhang, Yu-Jie Tang, Xiang-Na Zhao, Nai Wang, Fu-Lai Ke, Feng-Ju Gao, Ji-Hong Li, Jun-Xia Li, Yue Gao, Wei Yang, Fang-Chao Gao, Dan-Dan Qi, Zhi Wang, Guang-Xia You, Fen-Xia Han, Zi-Yang Zhou, Gui-Ying Li
Summary: Ecological type has a significant effect on sorghum yield in different ecological zones in China, while variety and plant spacing configuration have relatively smaller impacts. The growth duration of sorghum is primarily influenced by ecological type, while plant height is mainly affected by genotype. Equal-row spacing mode is beneficial for sorghum yield, while decreasing in-row plant spacing can increase yield.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marketa Hejnikova, Marcela Nouzova, Cesar E. Ramirez, Francisco Fernandez-Lima, Fernando Gabriel Noriega, David Dolezel
Summary: Diapause is a major survival strategy for insects in harsh seasons, and there are gender differences in diapause regulation in the linden bug. Juvenile hormone III skipped bisepoxide (JHSB3) levels and diapause termination dynamics vary between males and females of Pyrrhocoris apterus.
INSECT BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Juan Betancurt Cardona, Sajjan Grover, Lucas Busta, Scott. E. E. Sattler, Joe Louis
Summary: Quantification of cuticular waxes coupled with insect bioassays and feeding behavior analysis demonstrate that long-chain C-32 fatty alcohol impacts host plant selection by aphids. The study found that the reproduction and feeding behavior of sugarcane aphids were not significantly affected by the presence of aromatic plants compared to wild-type plants. However, the Electrical Penetration Graph (EPG) monitoring results showed that aphids preferentially fed on the xylem sap of aromatic plants, suggesting a critical role of cuticular waxes in influencing host plant selection by aphids.
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Entomology
Govinda Shrestha, Nik G. Wiman, Silvia Rondon
Summary: In this study, flight mills were used to investigate the flight capacity of the western tarnished plant bug, Lygus hesperus, in the agricultural landscape. The results showed that summer adults of L. hesperus were able to fly greater distances and were more active compared to overwintered adults. Female bugs flew farther and were more active than males. The weight of adult bugs before flight was directly proportional to flight distance and number of flights. This study demonstrates for the first time that the summer adult population of L. hesperus has the ability to disperse over greater distances than the overwintered population.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
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Entomology
Scott H. Graham, Angus L. Catchot, Jeffrey Gore, Donald R. Cook, Darrin Dodds
Summary: The tarnished plant bug is a major pest in cotton fields in the Southern United States, and its resistance to various insecticides makes management challenging. Laboratory experiments showed that the bug exhibited avoidance towards certain types of insecticides while being slightly attracted to others, indicating the importance of understanding its behavior in control failures and resistance management.
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Entomology
Andrej Cokl, Alenka -Kosi, Natasa Stritih-Peljhan, Maria Carolina Blassioli-Moraes, Raul Alberto Laumann, Miguel Borges
Summary: Plant-dwelling stink bugs mainly communicate through chemical and vibratory signals, which can be influenced by the plant and substrate. The bugs attract mates using pheromones, while plant volatiles can affect their ability to find a mate in the field.
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Plant Sciences
Cyrille Claudel, Oriane Loiseau, Daniele Silvestro, Simcha Lev-Yadun, Alexandre Antonelli
Summary: By studying 119 measurements of the thermogenic patterns in the inflorescences of 80 Amorphophallus species, it has been found that the ability to generate metabolic heat is conserved and associated with inflorescence thickness. This study provides new insights into the ecological and evolutionary advantages of thermogenesis in plants.
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Plant Sciences
Pummy Kumari, Vinod Kumar, Rakesh Kumar, Surender Kumar Pahuja
Summary: The various phenolic compounds found in sorghum are effective in managing both abiotic and biotic stress. These compounds are derived from the plant's natural defense system and play a key role in fighting against microbial pathogens and environmental pressures, while also offering benefits for human health and industrial applications.
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Food Science & Technology
Hongshen Li, Xinglin Han, Hongrui Liu, Jianqin Hao, Wei Jiang, Shizhong Li
Summary: The study focused on enhancing the flavor compounds in ethanol production from sweet sorghum stalks by utilizing proteins, fats, and tannins from the clusters and leaves. The anaerobic fermentation process with Saccharomyces cerevisiae was used to improve the flavor, resulting in a Fen-flavor Baijiu that meets the Chinese national standard for sale.
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Entomology
Atsuhiko Nagasawa, Akihiko Takahashi, Hiroya Higuchi
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Atsuhiko Nagasawa, Hiroya Higuchi
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(2012)
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Atsuhiko Nagasawa, Kazuhiro Matsuda
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Entomology
Atsuhiko Nagasawa, Hiroya Higuchi
JAPANESE JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY AND ZOOLOGY
(2008)
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Entomology
Atsuhiko Nagasawa, Hiroya Higuchi
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(2010)
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Atsuhiko Nagasawa, Yuji Kamada, Yuji Kosaka, Naohiro Arakida, Masatoshi Hori
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(2014)
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Entomology
A. Nagasawa, K. Matsuda
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY
(2007)
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Entomology
A Nagasawa, K Matsuda
APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY AND ZOOLOGY
(2005)
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Hiroya Higuchi, Akihiko Takahashi, Atsuhiko Nagasawa, Masuhiro Ishimoto, Maki Fukuyama
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(2007)