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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
R. Jason Pitts, Robert M. Huff, Shan Ju Shih, Jonathan D. Bohbot
Summary: The research identifies indolOR genes in mosquitoes, flies, and Culicidae, shedding light on insect chemical ecology and providing targets for novel odor-based tools.
INSECT BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhenlong Jiao, Peipei Su, Yan Li, Wenjing Zhao, Longbing Yang, Chaoqin Sun, Jiangfan Xiu, Xiaoli Shang, Guo Guo
Summary: In this study, we identified and characterized the group VII chitinase gene (MdCht2) in Musca domestica. We found that MdCht2 plays a crucial role in development by regulating chitin content via chitinase activity.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY B-BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bing Wang, Peng-Wei Wei, Yang Yao, Chao-Rong Song, Xu Wang, Yong-Xin Yang, Yao-Hang Long, Su-Wen Yang, Yong Hu, Zhong-Chao Gai, Jian-Wei Wu, Hong-Mei Liu
Summary: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria pose a threat to public health, and housefly AMPs have potential as treatment alternatives. This study identified differentially expressed AMPs in houseflies and characterized their expression patterns and antibacterial activities. The findings provide a new potential peptide for clinical MRSA therapy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Noura A. Toto, Hanan Elhenawy, Abdelazeem S. Eltaweil, Saeed El-Ashram, Lamia M. El-Samad, Bernard Moussian, Abeer El Wakil
Summary: The use of magnetite nanoparticles (Fe3O4 NPs) shows diverse applications, including cell separation and DNA separation. In this study, Fe(3)O(4)NPs toxicity on houseflies was assessed, revealing morphological and histoarchitectural changes in larvae, pupae, and adult flies caused by NP exposure. This suggests a systemic impact on fly development and physiology beyond the digestive system.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Yasser Abobakr, Faisal I. Al-Hussein, Alaa E. Bayoumi, Ali A. Alzabib, Ali S. Al-Sarar
Summary: The house fly, Musca domestica L., is an important pest associated with humans and livestock that has developed high levels of resistance to organophosphate insecticides in field populations collected from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Replacing these insecticides with novel ones that have different modes of action is urgent for effective pest control programs. Monitoring resistance development in house fly populations and understanding its mechanisms are essential for designing successful management strategies.
Article
Entomology
Warin Klakankhai, Sunaiyana Sathantriphop, Ratchadawan Ngoenklan, Nsa Dada, Vithee Muenworn, Tassanee Khawniam, Krajana Tainchum
Summary: Livestock farming is reducing the use of synthetic insecticides due to insect pests' resistance. Plant-based bioinsecticides are being considered as alternatives. This study investigated the effectiveness of essential oils from Syzygium aromaticum, Cinnamomum porrectum, and Litsea cubeba against Musca domestica and Stomoxys indicus. The results showed that Cinnamomum porrectum was the most effective against Musca domestica, while Syzygium aromaticum was the most toxic to Stomoxys indicus. However, more data is needed to evaluate their effects under realistic conditions.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jiang Zhu, Jing Feng, Kai Tian, Chong Li, Mei Li, Xinghui Qiu
Summary: This study investigates the involvement of overexpressed cytochrome P450 enzyme CYP6G4 in the metabolism and resistance of the insecticide propoxur in house flies. The researchers found that CYP6G4 could transform propoxur and identified six metabolites. Furthermore, they demonstrated that overexpression of CYP6G4 in fruit flies increased their tolerance to propoxur, indicating its role in resistance.
PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Zhongxun Li, Lina Jia, Hong Yi, Guo Guo, Li Huang, Yingchun Zhang, Zhenlong Jiao, Jianwei Wu
Summary: This study demonstrates that houseflies have trans-generational immune priming (TGIP) and identifies the molecular mechanism of TGIP using RNA sequencing. The Toll signaling pathway and phagocytosis may play important roles in the process of TGIP in houseflies against Candida albicans infection.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
G. Rossi, G. Bosch, L. Pisa, D. G. A. B. Oonincx
Summary: In this study, a 3D-printed pipette tip was designed and tested for manipulating housefly eggs. The results showed that the pipette tip allowed rapid and gentle manipulation of the eggs, with minimal damage, but reduced larval survival.
JOURNAL OF INSECTS AS FOOD AND FEED
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Salvatore Guarino, Marco Caimi, Mokhtar Abdulsattar Arif, Pietro Zito
Summary: This study tested pleasant-smelling compounds to attract and capture houseflies. The results showed that these compounds elicited attraction in an olfactometer and increased the number of flies captured by traps. Therefore, using this lure as an alternative method to trap houseflies in domestic environments could be effective.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TROPICAL INSECT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Lun Zhang, Shuiqing Gui, Yinghua Xu, Jiali Zeng, Jian Wang, Qingru Chen, Liqian Su, Ziyan Wang, Rui Deng, Fujiang Chu, Wenbin Liu, Xiaobao Jin, Xuemei Lu
Summary: MDC@MCNs improved colonic injury in UC mice significantly by ameliorating colonic epithelial cells damage, inhibiting inflammation and oxidative stress, enhancing colonic tight junctions, and regulating intestinal flora.
Article
Immunology
Mert Sudagidan, Veli Cengiz Ozalp, Ozge Can, Hakan Eligul, Mediha Nur Zafer Yurt, Behiye Busra Tasbasi, Elif Esma Acar, Murat Kavruk, Oner Kocak
Summary: This study investigated the surface microbiota of houseflies and identified the presence of Staphylococcus, Bacillus, and Enterococcus. Staphylococcus strains were selectively isolated and found to carry virulence genes and exhibit antibiotic resistance. Biofilm formation was observed in some strains, which played an important role in bacterial transmission on the surface of houseflies. The study sheds light on the composition and carriage of pathogenic staphylococci on housefly surfaces.
MICROBIAL PATHOGENESIS
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Marcellus Arnold, Anna Gramza-Michalowska
Summary: This paper reviews recent studies on the chemical composition of apples, focusing on the extraction methods and bioactivity of phenolic compounds. By comparing different apple varieties from various countries and regions, it helps readers understand the nutritional composition of apples and the selection of extraction conditions.
FOOD AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Fabrizio Bertelloni, Flavio Bresciani, Giulia Cagnoli, Bruno Scotti, Luca Lazzerini, Marco Marcucci, Giuseppe Colombani, Stefano Bilei, Teresa Bossu, Maria Laura De Marchis, Valentina Virginia Ebani
Summary: This study investigated the microbiological contamination of house flies in poultry and swine farms. It found abundant presence of Enterobacteriaceae bacteria in the analyzed samples, with high levels of resistance against commonly used antimicrobials. One extended spectrum beta-lactamase producer strain carrying the blaTEM-1 gene was identified. Salmonella spp. was detected in about one third of the farms, with most of the tested antimicrobials effective against the isolated salmonellae. House flies could be significant vectors of antimicrobial resistant bacteria and Salmonella, posing a potential risk to farmed animals and practitioners.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Chunmei You, Chao Shan, Zhuo Ma, Yi Zhang, Rui Zhao, Xiwu Gao
Summary: The control of housefly heavily relies on insecticide application, with propoxur being widely used for vector control. High propoxur resistance in housefly populations is associated with mutations and overexpression of acetylcholinesterase. However, the roles of cytochrome P450 monoxygenases (P450s) in propoxur resistance remain poorly understood, with up-regulation and mutations of CYP6G4 gene being strongly associated with resistance.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Agronomy
G. Mahendra Singh, Jianchu Xu, Douglas Schaefer, Roger Day, Zhenying Wang, Feng Zhang
Summary: Maize production is being threatened by climate change, drought, and pests like fall armyworm. Developing maize germplasm with resistance traits is crucial for smallholders' livelihoods. Certain landraces and wild relatives have shown resistance against fall armyworm through various mechanisms.
Article
Entomology
Haoliang Chen, Minghui Xie, Lulu Lin, Yongzhi Zhong, Feng Zhang, Weihua Su
Summary: Spodoptera frugiperda, an important pest on maize, has spread to many developing countries in Africa and Asia, posing a threat to food security. This study used second-generation sequencing technology to analyze the gene expression changes of S. frugiperda after treatment with three different pesticides, providing insights into pesticide detoxification in this pest.
JOURNAL OF INSECT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
G. M. Singh, S. Goldberg, D. Schaefer, F. Zhang, S. Sharma, V. K. Mishra, J. Xu
Summary: This study investigated the differential changes in biochemical and photosynthetic parameters in maize seedlings under drought conditions. The results showed that drought significantly increased hydrogen peroxide, malondialdehyde, and total antioxidant capacity, and also enhanced nonphotochemical quenching. Reducing transpiration rate and increasing photosynthetic efficiency were identified as better drought adaptation mechanisms in maize seedlings.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yong-Zhi Zhong, Ming-Hui Xie, Cong Huang, Xue Zhang, Li Cao, Hao-Liang Chen, Feng Zhang, Fang-Hao Wan, Ri-Chou Han, Rui Tang
Summary: This study investigates the potential use of botanical volatiles, specifically linalool oxide, as a behavioral modifying chemical for Halyomorpha halys. The results show that linalool oxide exhibits remarkable attractiveness towards H. halys adults and elicits strong electroantennographic responsiveness. Computational screening of olfactory proteins related to linalool oxide reception suggests their involvement in plant volatile-sensing pathways. This study provides valuable insights for the development of field demonstration strategies.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Yasir Ali, Tayyaba Naseem, Jinping Zhang, Mingzhen Pan, Feng Zhang, Tong-Xian Liu
Summary: Plants have developed various chemical defenses to resist herbivores. This study focuses on how a parasitoid wasp, Aphelinus varipes, responds to plant volatiles after aphid infestation. The results show that the presence of aphids increases the attraction of the parasitoid. Different volatile profiles were found in chili pepper and cabbage cultivars after aphid infestation, and alpha-pinene was found to be a highly attractive volatile for the parasitoid. This study demonstrates the role of herbivore-induced plant volatiles in enhancing tritrophic interactions.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiang-Xin Kong, Rui Tang, Can-Ming Liao, Jie Wang, Kang Dai, Zi Tang, Ri-Chou Han, Yong-Ling Jin, Li Cao
Summary: This study aims to explore the chemical communication between entomopathogenic nematodes and symbiotic bacteria in their toxicity towards fall armyworm, and to apply the discovered chemical signals in field implementations. The results demonstrate that 2-hexynoic acid is an effective deterrent with significant application potential.
PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Cell Biology
Muhammad Yasir Ali, Tayyaba Naseem, Jarmo K. K. Holopainen, Tongxian Liu, Jinping Zhang, Feng Zhang
Summary: Herbivore-induced plant volatiles (HIPVs) are released by plants in response to damage or disturbance by phytophagous insects. These HIPVs serve as signals and can be used by predators and parasitoids to locate herbivores at different spatial scales. Understanding and closing the loopholes regarding the role of HIPVs can contribute to sustainable pest management in agriculture.
Article
Entomology
Jiamei Liu, Ruonan Zhang, Rui Tang, Yi Zhang, Rui Guo, Guojun Xu, Dafu Chen, Zachary Y. Y. Huang, Yanping Chen, Richou Han, Wenfeng Li
Summary: Honey bees are important pollinators, but their health is threatened by Varroa destructor, a parasite that shifted to the Western honey bees from its original host, the Eastern honey bees. Despite efforts to control this parasite, more efficient and safer methods are needed. This study identified four aliphatic esters from honey bee larvae that affected the host-finding behavior of Varroa mites. Ethyl myristate was a novel compound that significantly attracted the mites. These findings deepen our understanding of Varroa host finding behavior and provide new chemicals for future monitoring and control of V. destructor.
Review
Agronomy
Dirk Babendreier, Rui Tang, Finbarr G. G. Horgan
Summary: The possibilities of combining augmentative biological control using Trichogramma spp. egg parasitoids with conservation biological control through habitat manipulation for rice leaffolder and rice stemborer pests have not been extensively studied. The research mainly focuses on releasing Trichogramma wasps and manipulating habitat in rice fields to manage stemborers, with positive results observed. However, larger scale releases of Trichogramma in rice fields have only recently been conducted. The manipulation of habitat, particularly planting flowering plants along rice bunds, has shown potential in attracting Trichogramma wasps, but the evidence for nectar as a supplementary food source is weak.
Article
Physiology
Wen-Jing Li, Ju-Hong Chen, Gonzalo A. Avila, Muhammad-Yasir Ali, Xin-Yue Tian, Zheng-Yu Luo, Feng Zhang, Shu-Sen Shi, Jin-Ping Zhang
Summary: This study shows that cold storage can extend the shelf life of parasitoid wasps, but it also decreases the number of offspring produced. The parasitism behavior of the wasps is not affected by host density, but it is significantly reduced after cold storage. These findings have important implications for the artificial rearing and cultivation of insects like parasitoid wasps in biological control programs.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Chunyan Wu, Feng Zhang, Youssef Dewer, Jinping Zhang, Fengqi Li
Summary: In this study, candidate genes involved in the biosynthesis of the aggregation pheromone of the brown marmorated stink bug were identified through comprehensive bioinformatics analysis. A novel gene, HhTPS1, related to the synthesis of the precursor molecule of the pheromone was discovered, and potential P450 reductase and transcription factors in the biosynthesis pathway were detected. The study also identified olfactory-related genes involved in the recognition of the pheromone. These findings provide important insights into the biosynthesis and behavioral regulation of the aggregation pheromone.
Article
Biology
Bing-Xin Wang, Liang Zhu, Gang Ma, Adriana Najar-Rodriguez, Jin-Ping Zhang, Feng Zhang, Gonzalo A. Avila, Chun-Sen Ma
Summary: The global trade system is facilitating the spread of the invasive species, raisin moth, causing significant damage to agriculture, the environment, and stored food products. This study assessed the potential distribution of the raisin moth under current and future climate scenarios using CLIMEX and MaxEnt modeling tools. The results showed that the suitable distribution area for the moth could increase by up to 36.37% by the end of this century. This study highlights the importance of using combined modeling approaches and provides valuable information for international trade decisions and environmental risk assessments.
Article
Agronomy
Jun Yang, Shu-Ying Yan, Guo-Cheng Li, Hao Guo, Rui Tang, Ruiyan Ma, Qing-Nian Cai
Summary: This study found that the brown planthopper can dynamically regulate gene expressions when feeding on resistant rice, and identified a gene, NlDHRS11, involved in detoxification mechanism. The research provides new insights into the interaction between insect pests and plants, and may contribute to the development of novel control strategies for the brown planthopper.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biology
Ni Mu, Jia-Cai Tang, Jing Zhao, Qi-Chun Fu, Yan-Fen Ma, Rui Tang, Wen-Xia Dong
Summary: This research investigates how potato tuber moth larvae respond to plant secondary metabolites in terms of gustatory electrophysiology and feeding behavior. The study found that sucrose and glucose promote larval feeding, while nicotine and tannic acid have inhibitory effects.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Yasir Ali, Yu-Di Liu, Feng-Qi Li, Mao-Lin Hou, Jin-Ping Zhang, Feng Zhang
Summary: This study developed a molecular method for identifying parasitoid wasp species and their hosts, which was successfully used to confirm the presence of three parasitoid wasp species and their relationships with stink bug eggs. This molecular identification method shows promise for conveniently identifying Trissolcus and Anastatus species in host-parasitoid associations and accurately evaluating parasitism rates in the field.
CABI AGRICULTURE & BIOSCIENCE
(2023)