Agriculture,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(9), С. 1477 - 1477
Опубликована: Авг. 29, 2024
In
2020,
a
plant
displaying
promising
attributes
as
both
an
attractant
and
bioinsecticide
for
Oryctes
rhinoceros
(Coleoptera:
Scarabaeidae),
known
locally
“Hujan
Emas”,
was
discovered
at
PT
Sampoerna
Agro
Tbk,
Indonesia.
Despite
its
potential,
the
identity
of
this
remains
unknown.
This
study
aims
to
reveal
plant’s
ascertain
potential
against
O.
rhinoceros.
Identification
performed
using
morphological
sequence
analyses
MaturaseK,
chloroplast
rps16,
rpl16
genes.
Field
observations
were
conducted
over
9
months,
focusing
on
number
adult
visiting
captured
synthetic
pheromone
(ethyl
4-methyloctanoate)
traps.
Bioinsecticidal
activity
assessments
focused
extracts
from
bark,
stem,
leaves.
Morphological
characterization
analysis
conclusively
affirmed
Senna
multijuga
(Fabales:
Fabaceae).
The
total
specimens
obtained
S.
1.6
times
higher
(836
beetles)
than
that
trap
(512
beetles),
suggesting
has
better
capability
ethyl
4-methyloctanoate.
leaf
extract
exhibited
insecticidal
larvae,
while
stem
bark
demonstrated
larvae
adults.
Larval
mortality
ranged
1.25%
3.75%,
notably
higher,
ranging
12.5%
25%.
is
first
report
Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 6, 2025
Abstract
Citrus
greening
(Huanglongbing)
disease
has
serious
impacts
on
citrus
production.
Field
monitoring
of
the
Asian
psyllid
Diaphorina
citri
(Hemiptera:
Psyllidae),
a
vector
disease,
is
essential
to
prevent
invasion
and
spread
this
disease.
This
study
reports
new
method
for
determining
presence
D.
traces
contact
with
host
plants
by
collecting
leaves
from
survey
area
detecting
environmental
DNA
(eDNA)
derived
.
The
results
show
that
applied
can
be
determined.
As
‐derived
eDNA
contained
in
solutions
history
,
we
succeeded
not
only
genes
conserved
mitochondria
but
also
symbiont
organisms
consisting
Wolbachia
phage,
Candidatus
Carsonella
sp.,
Profftella
sp.
could
detected
even
after
10
min
still
6
months
contact.
technology
potential
trace
their
without
individual
detection
expected
greatly
contribute
early
warning
future.
Insects,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(2), С. 180 - 180
Опубликована: Фев. 8, 2025
Chelonus
formosanus
is
a
parasitic
wasp
capable
of
parasitizing
various
Noctuidae
pests,
including
the
highly
invasive
Spodoptera
frugiperda,
and
it
demonstrates
strong
pest
control
potential.
Both
egg
larval
stages
primarily
occur
within
host
organism,
total
developmental
time
from
to
adult
approximately
19.62
days.
To
investigate
microbial
communities
at
different
stages,
we
performed
16S
rDNA
sequencing
(V1–V9
region)
using
PacBio
identified
404
bacterial
species
belonging
61
classes,
116
orders,
182
families,
308
genera
across
larval,
pupal,
female,
male
stages.
Bacterial
diversity
richness
varied
with
Enterobacter
Enterococcus
dominating
in
larvae
pupae
Pseudomonas
emerging
as
dominant
female
adults.
In
contrast,
adults
predominantly
resided
Ralstonia
Achromobacter.
The
predicted
functions
bacteria
C.
are
marked
by
high
abundance
metabolic
pathways.
This
study
provides
comprehensive
understanding
morphology
contributes
practical
pests.
Additionally,
our
findings
preliminarily
characterized
community
laying
groundwork
for
its
functional
study.
Web Ecology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
25(1), С. 39 - 45
Опубликована: Март 11, 2025
Abstract.
The
impact
of
climate
change
and
habitat
destruction
on
insect
diversity
survival
is
a
critical
area
study.
These
disruptions
could
severely
affect
the
symbiotic
relationships
between
insects
their
microorganisms.
Understanding
how
these
interactions
respond
to
such
changes
essential
for
mitigating
decline
populations,
which
are
already
alarmingly
decreasing
worldwide.
Mutualistic
microorganisms
present
vast
opportunities
in
ecology,
agriculture,
biotechnology.
associations
crucial
nutrition,
defense,
adaptation
hold
great
potential
developing
antimicrobial
compounds
with
promising
applications
pharmaceutical
industry.
In
insect-associated
play
key
role
biological
pest
control,
offering
sustainable
alternatives
chemical
pesticides.
This
would
not
only
protect
beneficial
but
also
enhance
agricultural
efficiency.
conservation
mutualism
must
be
integrated
into
biodiversity
preservation
efforts,
as
protecting
will
addressing
future
ecological
challenges.
following
sections
describe
main
mutualistic
associated
microorganisms,
prospective
approach
directions
that
research
should
consider.
Journal of Applied Ecology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 11, 2025
Abstract
Microplastics
(MPs),
as
an
environmental
contaminant,
pose
a
significant
risk
to
both
animal
and
human
health
through
the
food
water
supply
chains.
Honey,
widely
recognised
safe
health‐oriented
product,
may
become
compromised
if
its
production
process
involves
non‐biodegradable
MPs.
This
study
was
conducted
systematic
review,
using
comprehensive
searches
of
PubMed,
Scopus
ScienceDirect
investigate
effects
MP
on
honey
bee
health,
potential
route
main
species
composition
contamination
in
honey.
review
highlights
impacts
MPs
including
mortality,
sucrose
response,
habituation,
olfactory
learning,
memory
recall,
colony
performance,
body
size
growth,
gut
microbiota
viral
infection.
From
mechanistic
perspective,
can
disrupt
equilibrium
microbiota,
adversely
impact
function
immune
system,
undermine
neural
signalling
pathways
that
are
critical
for
learning
processes
bees.
It
is
crucial
consider
applied
aspects
these
findings
beekeeping
practices,
adopting
sustainable
practices
mitigate
exposure
minimize
production.
The
also
provided
detailed
information
contact
routes
with
MPs,
environment
(air,
water,
soil,
pollen),
(plastic
hive
activities).
affect
by
altering
energy
homeostasis,
causing
oxidative
stress,
system
deficiencies,
malnutrition,
reduced
growth
decreased
reproductive
rates.
Synthesis
applications
.
this
highly
relevant
industry
public
policymakers.
By
identifying
key
detrimental
microplastics
(MPs)
quality,
research
provides
actionable
insights
beekeepers
adopt
management
minimise
exposure.
Additionally,
underscores
need
regulatory
policies
control
pollution,
ensuring
safety
product
protecting
pollinators
health.
Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 24, 2025
Abstract
Halyomorpha
halys
(Stål)
(Hemiptera:
Pentatomidae)
is
an
invasive
pest
for
agricultural
production.
It
associated
with
the
primary
symbiont
“
Candidatus
Pantoea
carbekii”,
which
essential
host's
fitness.
In
a
laboratory
rearing,
significant
loss
of
fitness
was
observed,
but
reasons
remained
unknown.
Since
bacterial
symbionts
are
known
to
have
important
impact
on
their
hosts,
we
investigated
gut
microbiota
laboratory‐reared
H.
individuals
based
16S
rRNA
gene
metabarcoding.
We
analyzed
from
different
generations
and
compared
field‐collected
individuals.
The
results
showed
differences
between
natural
insects.
Especially,
,
most
abundant
taxon
in
field,
lost
replaced
by
unclassified
Enterobacteriaceae
Yersiniaceae
.
Our
indicate
that
changes
composition
microbial
community
had
negative
influence
highlight
changing
conditions
insects
consequences