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Competition between strains of the bacterial plant pathogen Xylella fastidiosa
(2023-04-24)
Understanding the dynamics of interactions among different strains of the bacterial plant
pathogen Xylella fastidiosa (Xf) is crucial for preventing, detecting, and mitigating potential
outbreaks. The potential for ...
TRI-TROPHIC INTERACTIONS IN SOYBEAN AGRO-ECOSYSTEMS: MECHANISMS, ECOLOGICAL RELEVANCE, AND APPLICATION POTENTIAL OF NATURAL ENEMIES OF KUDZU BUGS
(2023-07-17)
A series of studies were conducted to evaluate herbivore-herbivore and herbivore-parasitoid interactions that may impact the kudzu bug, Megacopta cribraria F. (Hemiptera: Plataspidae) population in soybean. Experiments on ...
Identifying Integrated Pest Management Strategies for corn earworm, Helicoverpa zea, in Hemp
(2023-07-27)
Corn earworm, Helicoverpa zea (Lepidotera: Noctuidae), is a polyphagous insect species that feeds on the foliar, fruiting, and flowering structures of their host plants. In hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) corn earworm feeds on ...
The effect of water stress on peanut soil microbiome and plant physiology
(2023-07-25)
Arachis hypogea is an economically important crop in the Southeastern region of the United States. The kernel has a high nutritional value containing oil, proteins, and carbohydrates. However, 90% of farmers in Alabama do ...
Investigating Odorant Receptor Function in Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes: Response to Human Odorants and Chemical Repellents
(2023-07-27)
As a vector of some diseases affecting humans and certain animals, the yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti) has been increasingly widespread worldwide, drawing attention from governments and the general public due to its ...
Exploring IPM Strategies in Southeastern Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.)
(2023-07-27)
Due to its numerous uses across various industries, hemp, a flexible and ecological crop, has recently attracted much interest. Farmers and academics have been excitedly examining the potential of hemp for economic growth, ...
Creation of an Infectious Clone of Cotton leafroll dwarf virus (CLRDV), a fluorescent clone of CLRDV, and the transmission determinants of CLRDV by Aphis gossypii
(2023-07-25)
Cotton leafroll dwarf virus is an emerging pathogen in the United States. This disease has caused significant damage to the cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) production in other countries. In order to avoid these significant ...
Mechanisms of Cytoplasmic Incompatibility Operon Horizontal Gene Transfer
(2023-07-27)
Transposable elements are responsible for vast genetic changes within the global ecosystem. It is observed that transposons can change the genetic makeup of an organism through the modification of the genome; such as the ...
Investigation of biotic and abiotic factors contributing to yield loss caused by Cotton leafroll dwarf virus
(2023-07-26)
Cotton leafroll dwarf virus (CLRDV) is an aphid transmitted virus that has been reported in cotton producing states across the southeastern United States, initially causing significant yield losses. Yield losses in recent ...
Comparative water relations, temperature sensitivity, and breeding potential of Pycnoscelus cockroaches (Blattaria: Blaberidae)
(2023-07-25)
Pycnoscelus surinamensis (L.) is a pest cockroach found worldwide, while its relatives are restricted to tropical regions. Few comparative studies have investigated physiological differences between P. surinamensis and its ...