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Agronomy
Jing Yang, Yuying Zhang, Jin Zhao, Yue Gao, Zhongfang Liu, Pengjiu Zhang, Renjun Fan, Shuping Xing, Xuguo Zhou
Summary: RNA interference (RNAi)-based biopesticides have been deregulated and commercialized in the US and Canada. In this study, a dietary RNAi system was developed for controlling the hawthorn spider mite, and suitable control genes and target genes were identified.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Entomology
Peng Zhou, Xiong Zhao He, Chen Chen, Qiao Wang
Summary: The European red mite has successfully invaded new habitats by overcoming barriers such as inbreeding depression and adjusting resource allocations for reproduction, leading to its invasion success in successive generations.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
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Entomology
Ning Di, Zi Shi, James D. Harwood, Yafeng Chen, Jiarong Wang, Zhengyang Zhu, Su Wang, Nicolas Desneux, Jiuran Zhao, Wen Ren
Summary: This study investigates the mechanisms of resistance to spider mites in maize and finds that the resistant variety, Jingke968, has significantly lower mite populations and reproduction compared to the susceptible variety, Xianyu335. Stomatal dimensions are closely correlated with the resistance level. Field observations also demonstrate a higher resistance level to spider mites in Jingke968 and Jing92 compared to the most sensitive line, PH6WC.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
May Lee, Le Wang, Gen Hua Yue
Summary: Salvia hispanica, commonly known as chia, is a nutritious food source with high omega-3 fatty acid content. However, the infestation of red spider mites poses a serious problem in chia production. This study conducted a transcriptomic analysis to elucidate the defensive response of chia to red spider mites, identifying differentially expressed genes involved in defense mechanisms and uncovering the role of plant secondary metabolites and signaling pathways, such as jasmonic acid signaling, in defense against red spider mites.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Entomology
Karen Z. Ruiz-Jimenez, Rodolfo Osorio-Osorio, Luis U. Hernandez-Hernandez, Angelica A. Ochoa-Flores, Ramona Silva-Vazquez, Gerardo Mendez-Zamora
Summary: This study evaluated the toxicity of leaf extracts of Mexican oregano, neem, Mexican mint, rue, and Persian lime against the red palm mite. The strongest acaricidal activity was observed with Mexican oregano, neem, and Mexican mint, with the potential for chemical management of this pest.
REVISTA DE LA SOCIEDAD ENTOMOLOGICA ARGENTINA
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Xiao Liang, Qing Chen, Ying Liu, Chunling Wu, Kaimian Li, Mufeng Wu, Xiaowen Yao, Yang Qiao, Yao Zhang, Yue Geng
Summary: This study conducted large-scale screening of 202 cassava germplasm for resistance to TSSM and identified two highly resistant varieties and five resistant varieties that showed significant repression of TSSM development and reproduction. The field validation for five years confirmed the stable resistance performance of these varieties.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Agricultural Engineering
Ramkumar Samynathan, Baskar Venkidasamy, Ashokraj Shanmugam, Jamal M. Khaled, Ill-Min Chung, Muthu Thiruvengadam
Summary: The impact of biotic and abiotic stress on tea includes reduced yield and changes in flavour, aroma, and phytochemical composition. The tea mosquito bug (TMB) is a major biotic stress that affects the growth, yield, and quality of tea. This study investigated the impact of TMB infestation on three Indian tea cultivars, revealing increased levels of antioxidant enzymes and phytochemicals, as well as differential production of secondary metabolites. Transcriptional analysis also showed induction of key flavonoid genes in infected plants.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
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Agronomy
Sharavan Manbhar Haldhar, Ramesh Kumar, Giandomenico Corrado, Mukesh Kumar Berwal, Jagan Singh Gora, Narit Thaochan, Dilip Kumar Samadia, Tajamul Hussain, Youssef Rouphael, Pradeep Kumar, Boris Basile
Summary: This study investigated the susceptibility to the false spider mite in a germplasm collection of Indian pomegranates. The field screening identified pomegranate germplasm with low susceptibility to the mite, and found that the infestation level was not significantly affected by the growing season. The analysis of tree vegetative growth and biochemical traits revealed a significant negative correlation between the infestation level and the accumulation of phytochemicals in leaves.
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Plant Sciences
Eleonora Spinozzi, Marta Ferrati, Cecilia Baldassarri, Loredana Cappellacci, Margherita Marmugi, Alice Caselli, Giovanni Benelli, Filippo Maggi, Riccardo Petrelli
Summary: This review examines the uses and current knowledge of Acmella oleracea as an insecticide and acaricide. It is found to be a potential candidate against key pest and vector species, but further research is needed on its toxicity towards non-target species and in formulating marketable products.
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Agronomy
Sudeshna Thakur, A. K. Sood
Summary: The study evaluated the efficacy of locally prepared bioacaricides against Tetranychus urticae and their impact on cucumber fruit yield. The results showed that preventive spray of bioacaricides can reduce mite population levels and also increase cucumber yield.
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Entomology
Dwi Ristyadi, Xiong Z. He, Qiao Wang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of hot air on the survival and reproduction of Tetranychus ludeni Zacher, an invasive pest in horticulture. The results showed that certain temperature and duration of heat treatments can effectively control the mite's population. Recommendations for heat treatments targeting different life stages of the mite were provided based on the research findings.
SYSTEMATIC AND APPLIED ACAROLOGY
(2022)
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Agronomy
Davy Meijer, Jaimie van der Vleut, Berhane T. T. Weldegergis, Thibault Costaz, Marcus Vinicius Alfenas Duarte, Apostolos Pekas, Joop J. A. van Loon, Marcel Dicke
Summary: The use of far-red light affects the volatile organic compounds emitted by tomato plants and does not interfere with the attraction of the predatory mite to herbivore-induced plants. Additionally, far-red light promotes biological control of spider mites in glasshouse tomatoes.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Mario Rocandio-Rodriguez, Jorge Ariel Torres-Castillo, Maria Cruz Juarez-Aragon, Julio Cesar Chacon-Hernandez, Yolanda del Rocio Moreno-Ramirez, Sandra Grisell Mora-Ravelo, Rafael Delgado-Martinez, Agustin Hernandez-Juarez, Rapucel Tonantzin Quetzalli Heinz-Castro, Francisco Reyes-Zepeda
Summary: This study evaluated the resistance of 11 native maize populations in Tamaulipas, Mexico to the red spider mite T. merganser. It found that some maize races exhibited high resistance to this pest and could be incorporated into breeding programs.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
K. S. Shilpa, J. S. Minimol, Gavas Rakesh, B. Suma, Jiji Joseph, H. P. Maheswarappa, P. S. Panchami
Summary: Tea mosquito bug is a serious pest of cocoa, and resistant cocoa hybrids with high phenol content can be identified for controlling this pest.
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Plant Sciences
Xiaoping Wang, Yunjia Xiang, Minshan Sun, Yuanyuan Xiong, Chunhua Li, Ting Zhang, Weiwei Ma, Yun Wang, Xiao Liu
Summary: This study analyzed the biochemical and molecular mechanisms of resistance in Camellia sinensis against spider mites. The results showed that pathways involved in phenylpropanoid and flavonoid biosynthesis, MAPK signaling, and plant hormone signaling may contribute to spider mite resistance.
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Genetics & Heredity
Catherine Vanlalruati, Surajit De Mandal, Guruswami Gurusubramanian, Nachimuthu Senthil Kumar
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(2016)
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Plant Sciences
Vikas Kumar Roy, Tenang R. Marak, Guruswami Gurusubramanian
PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY
(2016)
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Genetics & Heredity
Liansangmawii Chhakchhuak, Surajit De Mandal, Guruswami Gurusubramanian, Senthil Kumar Nachimuthu
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART A
(2016)
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Genetics & Heredity
Liansangmawii Chhakchhuak, Surajit De Mandal, Guruswami Gurusubramanian, Naganeeswaran Sudalaimuthu, Chellappa Gopalakrishnan, Raja C. Mugasimangalam, Vanramliana, Nachimuthu Senthil Kumar
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART A
(2016)
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Genetics & Heredity
Liansangmawii Chhakchhuak, Surajit De Mandal, Zothan Sanga, Esther Lalnunmawii, H. Lalhruaitluanga, Gurusubramanian Guruswami, Naganeeswaran Sudalaimuthu, Chellappa Gopalakrishnan, Raja C. Mugasimangalam, Senthil Kumar Nachimuthu
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART A
(2016)
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Cell Biology
V. K. Roy, L. Chenkual, G. Gurusubramanian
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Environmental Sciences
Senthilkumar Balakrishnan, Ilakkia Sivaji, Selvam Kandasamy, Senbagam Duraisamy, Nachimuthu Senthil Kumar, Guruswami Gurusubramanian
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2017)
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Environmental Sciences
Maurya Khushboo, Meesala Krishna Murthy, Maibam Sunita Devi, Sanasam Sanjeev, Kalibulla Syed Ibrahim, Nachimuthu Senthil Kumar, Vikas Kumar Roy, Guruswami Gurusubramanian
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2018)
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Reproductive Biology
Vikas Kumar Roy, Vanlal Peki, Maibam Sunita Devi, Sanasam Sanjeev, Maurya Khusboo, R. Zothansanga, Kalibulla Syed Ibrahim, Nachimuthu Senthil Kumar, Guruswami Gurusubramanian
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Food Science & Technology
Kumari Sagun, Vikas Kumar Roy, Ramaswamy Sathish Kumar, Kalibulla Syed Ibrahim, Thangaraj Parimelazhagan, Nachimuthu Senthil Kumar, Guruswami Gurusubramanian
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2017)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Rama Chandra Laha, Surajit De Mandal, Lalhmanghai Ralte, Laldinfeli Ralte, Nachimuthu Senthil Kumar, Guruswami Gurusubramanian, Ramalingam Satishkumar, Raja Mugasimangalam, Nagesh Aswathnarayana Kuravadi
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lalrawngbawli Annie, Guruswami Gurusubramanian, Vikas Kumar Roy
JOURNAL OF STEROID BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2019)
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Environmental Sciences
Sanasam Sanjeev, Rema Momin Bidanchi, Meesala Krishna Murthy, Guruswami Gurusubramanian, Vikas Kumar Roy
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2019)
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Andrology
Chuckles Ch. Marak, Brilliant N. Marak, Ved Prakash Singh, Guruswami Gurusubramanian, Vikas Kumar Roy
Summary: The seed of Cycas pectinata is used in traditional practices in the Northeastern region of India for various purposes, including improving testicular functions. This study investigated the effects of C. pectinata seed extract (CPE) on testicular steroidogenesis using in vivo and in vitro approaches. The results showed that CPE increased estrogen levels and decreased testosterone levels, suggesting an increase in aromatase activity. Additionally, CPE upregulated the expression and localization of CYP19A1, along with other steroidogenic markers. Molecular docking analysis identified compounds in CPE that can bind to CYP19A1. Overall, the findings suggest that the phytochemicals in CPE can modulate testicular steroidogenesis.
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Anatomy & Morphology
Malsawmhriatzuala Jeremy, Guruswami Gurusubramanian, Vikas Kumar Roy
ANNALS OF ANATOMY-ANATOMISCHER ANZEIGER
(2017)