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Pablo Deschepper, Sam Vanbergen, Yue Zhang, Zhihong Li, Issa Mze Hassani, Nausheen Azhaar Patel, Henriette Rasolofoarivao, Sandeep Singh, Suk Ling Wee, Marc De Meyer, Massimiliano Virgilio, Helene Delatte
Summary: By using genome-wide SNP data and multiple methods, we uncovered the invasion pathways of Bactrocera dorsalis into the Indian Ocean islands. There were two independent invasion routes: a western route from East Africa through Comoros into Madagascar, and a direct route from Asia to the Mascarene islands. The findings highlight the importance of phytosanitary regulations to prevent the further spread of B. dorsalis.
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Emeline Charbonnel, Marie-Pierre Chapuis, Andrea Taddei, Mark K. Schutze, Melissa L. Starkie, Laure Benoit, Raphaelle Mouttet, David Ouvrard
Summary: This study investigates the taxonomic identification issues of the Oriental fruit fly and its cryptic species using morphological and DNA sequence analyses. The results show that combining mitochondrial and nuclear markers can accurately identify the species, and this method is recommended for population genetics studies and surveillance.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
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Xue-Ming Ren, Yi-Shi Yang, Ru-Xin Guo, Hao-Ran Wang, Xue-Wei Qi, Shuai Cao, Yan-Nan Lai, Gui-Jian Zhang, Changying Niu
Summary: This study found that after oviposition by B. minax, the yeast P. kluyveri translocated to and proliferated inside the citrus fruit, resulting in a significant increase in d-limonene release. This attracted B. dorsalis females to oviposit, but also reduced the survival rate and pupal weight of B. dorsalis larvae. This suggests that B. minax occupies a dominant position in the interspecific interaction.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Cyrill John P. Godinez, Peter June D. Dadios, Dinah M. Espina, Megumi Matsunaga, Masahide Nishibori
Summary: The Philippines is a hotspot for animal genetic resources, with Philippine chickens showing high haplotypic diversity across Southeast Asia and Oceania. Maternal lineage haplogroup D predominates within the population, with evidence suggesting a Philippine origin of Pacific chickens. Philippine chickens also exhibit low genetic differentiation and high gene flow into the Pacific chicken population, with signals of expansion and population growth in Southeast Asia.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
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Fisheries
Wei Li, Wei Dou, Jin-Jun Wang
Summary: Insects rely on their immune system to fight against microbial invaders. The melanization reaction, mediated by PPO and clip serine protease, is an important immune process. This study characterizes the role of BdcSP10, a clip serine protease, in the melanization reaction and defense against microbial infection in Bactrocera dorsalis.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
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Muhammad Usman, Waqas Wakil, David I. Shapiro-Ilan
Summary: Our study demonstrated that Heterorhabditis bacteriophora exhibited the highest levels of virulence against different developmental stages of fruit flies Bactrocera zonata and Bactrocera dorsalis, showing strong and consistent efficacy under various experimental conditions.
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
(2021)
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Entomology
Jin-Xin Yu, Yan-Min Hui, Jun-Ao Xue, Jia-Bao Qu, Si-Quan Ling, Wei Wang, Xin-Nian Zeng, Jia-Li Liu
Summary: Studies on insects contribute to the understanding of learning and memory, and this study provides valuable insights into the characteristics of long-term memory formation in the agricultural pest Bactrocera dorsalis. Stable memory can be formed with multiple trials spaced out with sufficient intervals, and even a single conditioning trial is sufficient for the formation of a shorter-term memory. The dependence of memory on protein translation exhibits a time-window effect.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Laura Moquet, Jim Payet, Serge Glenac, Helene Delatte
Summary: This study investigated the displacement of established fruit fly populations by the top invader, Bactrocera dorsalis, in La Reunion, France. The results confirmed that the invasion led to competitive displacement of other species, with potential coexistence between B. dorsalis and generalist Ceratitis species but compromised coexistence with B. zonata. Understanding competitive displacements is crucial for managing invasions and identifying empty niches for potential distribution modeling.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2021)
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Entomology
Qiongyu Guo, Zhichao Yao, Zhaohui Cai, Shuai Bai, Hongyu Zhang
Summary: This study comprehensively characterized the gut mycobiota in different developmental stages of the oriental fruit fly. The results showed that yeast species dominated the larval stage. It was found that the association between H. uvarum strain and B. dorsalis promoted host development, shortened the larval developmental time, and increased wing lengths and body sizes and weights of pupae and adults.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ahmed S. Al-Jumaili, Olivier Hanotte
Summary: Phylogeography is important in understanding the evolutionary interpretations of geographical distribution. In this study, the effectiveness of full mtDNA sequences and W chromosome polymorphisms for phylogeographic studies of village chickens was assessed. The results showed that full mtDNA sequences are more useful in tracing the maternal historical genome background compared to the W chromosome.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Entomology
Qianyan Fu, Tian Zeng, Yijuan Xu
Summary: In this study, the CncC gene of Bactrocera dorsalis was cloned and its protein structure was analyzed. The expression levels of the gene in different developmental stages and tissue sites were investigated. The study provides a theoretical basis for further understanding the function of CncC in regulating pesticide resistance in B. dorsalis.
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Agronomy
Jia Lin, Xuxing Hao, Guoqing Yue, Deqing Yang, Ningfeng Lu, Pumo Cai, Guofu Ao, Qinge Ji
Summary: The study developed a wax-based bait station that showed positive effects in managing Bactrocera dorsalis, with long-lasting efficacy and performance comparable to traditional sprays in field trials.
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(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Agus Susanto, Maura Gita Faradilla, Yayan Sumekar, Dwi Harya Yudistira, Wayan Murdita, Agus Dana Permana, Luciana Djaya, Syifa Nabilah Subakti Putri
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of different soil depths on the survival, normality, and development time of interspecific hybrids of Bactrocera carambolae and B. dorsalis. The results showed that soil depth had a significant, negative impact on emergence survival and development time. The best emergence rate and survival were observed at 4 cm and 10 cm depths, while the lowest survival occurred at depths of 50 cm and 60 cm.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Biology
Rehemah Gwokyalya, Christopher W. W. Weldon, Jeremy Keith Herren, Joseph Gichuhi, Edward Edmond Makhulu, Shepard Ndlela, Samira Abuelgasim Mohamed
Summary: This study assessed the impact of three common gut bacteria of the oriental fruit fly on the biological control of this pest using parasitoid wasps. It was found that some gut bacteria increased parasitoid emergence and positively impacted the size and fecundity of the emerging parasitoid offspring. Therefore, it is concluded that some bacteria can be used as probiotics to boost the biological control of the oriental fruit fly.
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Entomology
Shaokun Guo, Xiaoyu Guo, Linyu Zheng, Zihua Zhao, Lijun Liu, Jie Shen, Zhihong Li
Summary: The study analyzed the wing structure of B. dorsalis for the first time and found typical characteristics of Diptera insect wings. In a simulated genetic control experiment using the key gene Wingless, a significant decrease in the offspring population and fruit-borer rate of B. dorsalis was observed, presenting a new approach for genetic pest control and addressing the issue of its extensive spread.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marion Javal, Eric Lombaert, Tetyana Tsykun, Claudine Courtin, Carole Kerdelhue, Simone Prospero, Alain Roques, Geraldine Roux
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Entomology
S. Rocha, M. C. Caldeira, C. Burban, C. Kerdelhue, M. Branco
BULLETIN OF ENTOMOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2020)
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Biodiversity Conservation
M. Godefroid, N. Meurisse, F. Groenen, C. Kerdelhue, J-P Rossi
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2020)
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Ecology
Christian Burban, Susana Rocha, Raphael Leblois, Jean-Pierre Rossi, Laure Saune, Manuela Branco, Carole Kerdelhue
EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY
(2020)
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Ecology
Kahraman Ipekdal, Christian Burban, Laure Saune, Andrea Battisti, Carole Kerdelhue
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2020)
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Forestry
Georgi Georgiev, Jerome Rousselet, Mathieu Laparie, Christelle Robinet, Margarita Georgieva, Gergana Zaemdzhikova, Alain Roques, Alexis Bernard, Laura Poitou, Maurane Buradino, Carole Kerdelhue, Jean-Pierre Rossi, Maria Matova, Peter Boyadzhiev, Plamen Mirchev
Summary: The study found that the average number of eggs per batch of pine processionary moths in Bulgaria was higher, but the hatching rate was higher in France. Additionally, four primary parasitoids were identified within the historical range, while the impact of primary parasitoids in newly colonized areas was minimal.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
T. Urvois, M. A. Auger-Rozenberg, A. Roques, J. P. Rossi, C. Kerdelhue
Summary: The study investigates the distribution and future projections of X. compactus and X. crassiusculus, two polyphagous ambrosia beetles, in Europe, with the former showing a wider potential distribution globally while the latter being unable to be predicted. Recommendations are made for enhanced management and prevention measures against the invasive species.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Jean-Claude Martin, Jean-Pierre Rossi, Maurane Buradino, Carole Kerdelhue
Summary: This study presents a valuable dataset of individual monitoring of pine processionary moth from pupation to adult emergence between 1970 and 1984 in southern France. The dataset provides historical baseline of the species' phenology patterns and offers unique insights into how phenological patterns can be modified according to changes in temperature regimes. The dataset is significant for understanding the impacts of climate change on species' life cycles.
BIODIVERSITY DATA JOURNAL
(2021)
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Entomology
Jean-Claude Martin, Xavier Mesmin, Maurane Buradino, Jean-Pierre Rossi, Carole Kerdelhue
Summary: Climate change affects the life cycle of many species, and the response to yearly weather variation can either be beneficial or maladaptive. A study on pine processionary moths in southern France found that individuals from higher elevations emerged earlier than those from lower elevations, indicating local adaptation. Additionally, temperature variations throughout the year also influenced the phenology of the moths. The study identified synchronization mechanisms and highlighted the complexity of the effects of spatial and temporal temperature variations on adult emergence.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
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Entomology
T. Urvois, C. Perrier, A. Roques, L. Saune, C. Courtin, Y. Li, A. J. Johnson, J. Hulcr, M. -A. Auger-Rozenberg, C. Kerdelhue
Summary: The ambrosia beetle Xylosandrus compactus is an invasive species worldwide, favored by its cryptic lifestyle, symbiosis with a fungus, and sib-mating reproduction. Populations invading Africa, Europe, and the American-Pacific region likely originated from different mitochondrial lineages in Southeast Asia, with independent introductions occurring in close sources.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bernhard Gschloessl, Carole Kerdelhue
Summary: We present a novel de novo mitogenome assembly of the summer population of Thaumetopoea pityocampa in Portugal, providing valuable resources for the study of expanding and urticating insect pests.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
T. Urvois, C. Perrier, A. Roques, L. Saune, C. Courtin, H. Kajimura, J. Hulcr, A. I. Cognato, M. -A Auger-Rozenberg, C. Kerdelhue
Summary: This study aimed to determine the worldwide genetic structure of Xylosandrus crassiusculus and study its global invasion history. The results showed the existence of two differentiated genetic clusters, with Europe only being invaded by Cluster II, possibly through multiple arrivals from different origins in the native area and possibly including a bridgehead from the United States. It was also found that Spain was colonized directly from Italy. The mutually exclusive allopatric distribution of the two clusters may be due to neutral effects or different ecological requirements.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Franck Dorkeld, Rejane Streiff, Laure Saune, Guillaume Castel, Mylene Ogliastro, Carole Kerdelhue
Summary: This study investigated the viral associations of the pine processionary moth and identified 9 RNA and DNA viral families. This research is crucial for enriching the virus taxonomy in Lepidopteran hosts and developing PCR-based diagnostic tools.
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Entomology
Wei Shi, Hui Ye, George Roderick, Jun Cao, Carole Kerdelhue, Peng Han
Summary: Host plant expansion is a crucial survival strategy for tephritid insects, involving the regulation of multiple genes. The genes are responsible for the adaptation of tephritids to the chemical and nonchemical properties of novel host fruits.
JOURNAL OF INSECT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Microbiology
Franck Dorkeld, Rejane Streiff, Carole Kerdelhue, Mylene Ogliastro
Summary: The coding-complete genome sequences of an iteradensovirus and an alphapermutotetra-like virus were discovered from transcriptomic data sets obtained from Thaumetopoea pityocampa larvae collected in Portugal. Each of these virus genome sequences contains three main open reading frames (ORFs).
MICROBIOLOGY RESOURCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
(2021)