Plants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(22), P. 3162 - 3162
Published: Nov. 11, 2024
The
invasion
of
non-native
plant
species
presents
a
significant
ecological
challenge
worldwide,
impacting
native
ecosystems
and
biodiversity.
These
invasive
significantly
affect
the
ecosystem.
threat
having
harmful
effects
on
natural
ecosystem
is
serious
concern.
Invasive
produce
secondary
metabolites,
which
not
only
help
in
growth
development
but
are
also
essential
for
spread
these
species.
This
review
highlights
important
functions
metabolites
invasion,
particularly
their
effect
allelopathy,
defense
system,
interaction
with
micro
soil
biota,
competitive
advantages.
Secondary
produced
by
play
an
role
affecting
allelopathic
interactions
herbivory.
They
sometimes
change
chemistry
to
make
viable
condition
proliferation.
inhibit
changing
resources
available
them.
Therefore,
it
necessary
understand
this
complicated
between
invasion.
mainly
summarizes
all
known
species,
emphasizing
significance
integrated
weed
management
research.
Plant Protection,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(1), P. 69 - 78
Published: March 27, 2024
Planococcus
citri
is
a
common
insect
pest
that
poses
serious
threat
to
citrus
crops.
Treatment
of
with
chemical
pesticides
causes
harm
humans,
animals,
and
the
environment.
This
study
aimed
use
silver
nanoparticles
as
potential
alternatives
control
this
agricultural
pest.
Silver
(AgNPs)
have
been
identified
using
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
ultraviolet-visible
(UV-Vis)
spectroscopy,
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM).
An
absorbance
peak
at
425
nm
in
UV-Vis
spectrum
showed
existence
AgNPs
due
plasmon
resonance.
XRD
patterns
verified
possess
highly
crystalline
structure.
SEM
imaging
were
spherical
shape
an
average
size
12.4
nm.
Toxicological
tests
prepared
they
are
effective
insecticidal
activities
different
stages
mealybug.
Using
synthesized
for
more
than
72
hours
treatment
concentration
100
ppm
resulted
highest
killing
rates
40.0,
68.0,
70.0%
development
three
mealybug,
including
eggs,
first
age
nymphs,
adult
females,
respectively.
The
lowest
percentage
efficacy
was
recorded
5
ppm,
reaching
62.75
4.6
%
after
3
7
days,
To
our
knowledge,
it
noteworthy
report
successfully
from
extract
Pelargonium
citronellum
time.
results
demonstrated
natural
extracts
source
manage
mealybugs.
Insects,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 106 - 106
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Insecticide
resistance
in
Aedes
aegypti
populations
hinders
vector
control
programs.
Many
studies
have
focused
on
the
classical
mechanisms,
kdr
mutations,
and
metabolic
enzymes
to
understand
development
of
insecticide
resistance.
In
this
study,
we
subjected
a
strain
Ae.
selective
pressure
for
13
consecutive
generations
extent
We
delved
into
transcriptomics
pressured
gain
insights
molecular
changes
underlying
aegypti.
Our
data
suggest
mosquito
is
influenced
by
additional
mechanisms
that
are
difficult
explain
using
only
mechanisms.
The
response
mosquitoes
varies
depending
exposure
time.
Initially,
when
contact
with
insecticides,
they
modulate
expression
some
point
mutations
sodium
channel
genes.
After
long-term
exposure,
respond
insecticides
expressing
different
proteins
involved
cuticle,
energetic
metabolism,
synthesis
proteases.
propose
model
includes
these
novel
found
after
prolonged
which
work
conjunction
established
(kdr
resistance)
but
timeline
terms
appearance.
Biological Invasions,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
27(2)
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
Abstract
The
escalating
global
movement
of
alien
species,
facilitated
by
increased
trade
and
travel,
poses
a
pressing
need
to
comprehend
their
invasive
potential
the
consequent
ecological
economic
ramifications.
Despite
growing
body
evidence
on
rapid
evolutionary
shifts
in
comprehensive
insights
into
genetic
variability
underlying
these
adaptations
are
constrained
limited
genomic
resources.
Understanding
role
variation
success
or
failure
biological
invaders
is
thus
crucial.
This
study
focuses
chrysanthemum
lace
bug,
Corythucha
marmorata
,
as
model
system
investigate
interplay
invasion
dynamics.
Our
analysis
reveals
moderate
structure
among
countries,
with
significant
differentiation
observed
within
populations.
Mitochondrial
COI
DNA
haplotype
network
revealed
shared
haplotypes
between
Japan
North
America,
indicating
recent
events
introduction,
while
exclusive
Japanese
FST
GST
values
suggest
local
divergence.
Phylogenetic
STRUCTURE
analyses
show
clusters
unique
Japan,
populations
like
SAG
CER
displaying
higher
Bottlenecks
followed
divergence,
indicated
DIYABC-RF
analysis,
point
complex
history
involving
multiple
introductions
subsequent
divergence
Japan.
Jasmonic
acid
(JA)
signaling
plays
a
crucial
role
in
rice
defense
against
the
striped
stem
borer,
Chilo
suppressalis,
notorious
pest
causing
significant
yield
losses.
This
review
explores
current
understanding
of
JA-mediated
mechanisms
rice,
focusing
on
molecular
basis,
regulatory
elements,
and
practical
implications
for
management.
JA
biosynthesis
pathways
are
induced
upon
C.
suppressalis
infestation,
leading
to
activation
various
responses.
These
include
upregulation
JA-responsive
genes
involved
production
proteinase
inhibitors,
volatile
organic
compounds,
other
defensive
compounds.
The
also
discusses
crosstalk
between
hormonal
pathways,
such
as
salicylic
ethylene,
fine-tuning
Structural
modifications
plants,
cell
wall
reinforcement
accumulation
secondary
metabolites,
have
been
highlighted
key
components
suppressalis.
Furthermore,
applications
this
knowledge
breeding
insect-resistant
varieties
developing
sustainable
management
strategies
were
explored.
Future
research
directions
proposed
further
elucidate
complexities
rice-insect
interactions
harness
enhance
crop
protection.
