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Entomology
Wen-Wen Wang, Peng-Yang He, Tong-Xian Liu, Xiang-Feng Jing, Shi-Ze Zhang
Summary: The fall armyworm is a significant invasive pest that poses a threat to global agricultural production and food security. This study investigated the ovipositional preference, larval feeding selectivity, and nutritional indices of the fall armyworm when fed on various crops. The results showed that the fall armyworm laid the most eggs on maize and the least on tomato. Additionally, the feeding rates and nutritional indices of the larvae varied depending on the crop species. These findings highlight the potential economic losses caused by the fall armyworm and provide valuable insights for pest management and control.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
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Entomology
Lachlan C. Jones, Michelle A. Rafter, Gimme H. Walter
Summary: This study found that generalist insect herbivores exhibit differences in host plant selection, with larvae showing higher survival rates on plants where more eggs were laid under experimental conditions. The attractiveness of different types of host plants to moths and caterpillars did not fully align, and oviposition was better correlated with larval survival rates than with larval attraction to host plants.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
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Ecology
David A. Dimitrie, Michael F. Benard
Summary: Preference-performance theory predicts that females should select breeding sites that maximize offspring performance. This study investigated female oviposition site selection and larval performance in eastern gray treefrogs. It was found that pools without heterospecifics were preferred by females and resulted in faster development and larger growth of treefrog tadpoles. These findings suggest that female selection of breeding sites is an adaptive behavior for offspring in the presence of heterospecific competitors.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gerson A. Silva, Elenir A. Queiroz, Lucas P. Arcanjo, Mayara C. Lopes, Tamiris A. Araujo, Tarcisio S. Galdino, Richard Samuels, Nilson Rodrigues-Silva, Marcelo C. Picanco
Summary: The tomato pinworm Tuta absoluta, native to South America, has become a major tomato pest in Europe, Africa, and Asia. The choice of solanaceous host plants directly impacts the fitness parameters, survival potential, dispersion, and establishment of the tomato pinworm, with cultivated tomato and potato being highly susceptible hosts.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
J. Perez-Rodriguez, G. J. Messelink
Summary: The success of biological control programs relies on establishing natural enemies in or around crops. One strategy to improve establishment is by providing niches as shelters, which can enhance effectiveness by providing appropriate microclimates, protection, and alternative food. While shelters are typically natural habitats like flower strips or hedgerows, the use of artificial devices remains underexplored.
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Zikun Li, Hao Yin, Yue Li, Yiping Wang, Wenxian Yu, Bojie Feng, Shouke Zhang
Summary: The invasive alien species, Hyphantria cunea, has been found in the subtropical areas of China for the first time. It prefers Carya illinoinensis, Morus alba, and Carya cathayensis as oviposition host plants. Volatile compounds were found to be significantly correlated with the oviposition preference of H. cunea. These findings provide an important research basis for green prevention and control strategies for H. cunea in subtropical China.
Review
Biology
Lachlan C. Jones
Summary: Most herbivorous insects have evolved sophisticated sensory recognition systems to find and lay eggs on plants that support offspring development. This study reviewed 71 studies on 62 insect species, and found that insects exhibit adaptive maternal behavior by selecting plants that are best for offspring development, regardless of the plant's age, stress, disease, or damage.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
H. A. Boafo, D. S. J. C. Gbemavo, E. C. Timpong-Jones, V Eziah, M. Billah, S. Y. Chia, O. F. Aidoo, V. A. Clottey, M. Kenis
Summary: The use of black soldier fly larvae as feed ingredients is increasing. Six organic substrates were evaluated in Ghana for their suitability as oviposition attractants and larval development. The study found that millet porridge mash was the most attractive substrate for oviposition, while pig manure was the most productive for larval development.
JOURNAL OF INSECTS AS FOOD AND FEED
(2023)
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Agronomy
Diana Kemunto, Evanson R. Omuse, David K. Mfuti, Amanuel Tamiru, Girma Hailu, Ignath Rwiza, Yeneneh T. Belayneh, Sevgan Subramanian, Saliou Niassy
Summary: This study confirms the effectiveness of using rabbit urine to manage the fall armyworm, reducing their reproduction and damage. Therefore, rabbit urine can be considered as a feasible method in the integrated pest management of the fall armyworm in Africa.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jordan D. Reinders, William J. Moar, Graham P. Head, Safeer Hassan, Lance J. Meinke
Summary: Field-evolved resistance of western corn rootworm to Bt proteins in SmartStax has been documented, but little is known about the effects on adult rootworm fitness. This study compared the effects of dietary exposure to SmartStax and SmartStax PRO on life history parameters and efficacy in the field. Results showed that both technologies provided high root protection against susceptible rootworm populations, but protection was reduced on SmartStax PRO when resistance occurred. Egg production was significantly reduced in both susceptible and resistant populations fed SmartStax or SmartStax PRO. The findings expand our knowledge of these technologies and can inform resistance management programs.
Article
Biology
Mariana P. Braga
Summary: Many landscapes worldwide are dominated by non-native plant species, which can have direct impacts on native species including insect herbivores. Native butterfly species are often reported to use exotic host plants, and these interactions can have diverse effects on butterfly populations. Recent developments in the study of the effects of exotic host plants on butterflies have focused on the genetic basis of host use and the influence of other trophic levels on butterfly-plant interactions. Understanding how these factors interact is crucial for predicting whether an exotic plant will be beneficial or detrimental for herbivorous insects.
CURRENT OPINION IN INSECT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Colleen Rodd, Steve Whalan, Craig Humphrey, Peter L. Harrison
Summary: Anthropogenic stressors have led to declines in reef-building corals. This study found that providing extra nutrients to coral larvae can increase settlement and survival rates, which is crucial for coral restoration.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Ecology
Hampus Petren, Gabriele Gloder, Diana Posledovich, Christer Wiklund, Magne Friberg
Summary: The study on Pieris rapae found that females are not significantly influenced by larval imprinting during oviposition, but experience of laying eggs on a less-preferred host can slightly increase their propensity to oviposit on that host in subsequent trials. No transgenerational effects were observed on female host acceptance or preference, but negative effects on larval performance were found, especially on the host that the females developed on as larvae.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Simon Braem, Hans Van Dyck
Summary: Local adaptation, early developmental experience, and behavioral plasticity all contribute to behavioral variation in a butterfly species that recently expanded its habitat from forest to anthropogenic areas. Natal habitat preference induction and short-term memory learning also influence oviposition behavior. The agricultural ecotype displays a more risk-aversive oviposition strategy.
BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Asim Abbasi, Muhammad Sufyan, Hafiza Javaria Ashraf, Qamar Uz Zaman, Inzamam Ul Haq, Zahoor Ahmad, Ramish Saleem, Mohammad Rameez Hashmi, Mariusz Jaremko, Nader R. Abdelsalam, Rehab Y. Ghareeb
Summary: This study investigated the accumulation of two different silicon sources in cotton plants and evaluated their impact on whitefly. The results showed that foliar application of silicon significantly increased silicon accumulation, reduced oviposition preference, and prolonged the developmental period of whitefly. SiO2 had a greater impact on the number of eggs laid and developmental period of whitefly compared to K2SiO3. Therefore, foliar application of silicon shows promise in the control of cotton pests.
Article
Plant Sciences
Andrea C. Westerband, Carol C. Horvitz
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2015)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Robert M. McElderry, Mark H. Salvato, Carol C. Horvitz
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2015)
Article
Mathematics, Applied
Carol C. Horvitz, Anthony L. Koop, Kelley D. Erickson
DISCRETE AND CONTINUOUS DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS-SERIES B
(2015)
Article
Plant Sciences
Andrea C. Westerband, Carol C. Horvitz
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Ecology
David P. Matlaga, Rachel K. Snyder, Carol C. Horvitz
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL ECOLOGY
(2017)
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Plant Sciences
Kelley D. Erickson, Paul D. Pratt, Min B. Rayamajhi, Carol C. Horvitz
INVASIVE PLANT SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
(2017)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shayna Fae Bernstein, David Rehkopf, Shripad Tuljapurkar, Carol C. Horvitz
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Ecology
Carol C. Horvitz, Julie S. Denslow, Tracy Johnson, Orou Gaoue, Amanda Uowolo
POPULATION ECOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Ecology
Diana C. Rypkema, Carol C. Horvitz, Shripad Tuljapurkar
Article
Ecology
Orou G. Gaoue, Carol C. Horvitz, Ulrich K. Steiner, Shripad Tuljapurkar
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2019)
Article
Ecology
Shripad Tuljapurkar, Wenyun Zuo, Tim Coulson, Carol Horvitz, Jean-Michel Gaillard
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Kelley D. Erickson, Paul D. Pratt, Min B. Rayamajhi, Carol C. Horvitz
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2020)
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Ecology
Shripad Tuljapurkar, Wenyun Zuo, Tim Coulson, Carol Horvitz, Jean-Michel Gaillard
Summary: The reproductive success of individuals is influenced by random events and changing probabilities in variable environments. Research shows that birth environment and stage impact the random distribution of reproductive success, providing a null model to quantify the effects of birth size or stage on reproductive success. The study using Roe deer as a case study reveals that an individual's birth environment affects reproductive success depending on the frequency and temporal autocorrelation of environments, with lifetime performance being influenced by changes in environmental patterns due to climate change.
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Ecology
Carlos Garcia-Robledo, Carol C. Horvitz, W. John Kress, A. Nalleli Carvajal-Acosta, Terry L. Erwin, Charles L. Staines
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Ecology
Andrea C. Westerband, Carol C. Horvitz