Institute of Plant Protection

Worldwide decline of the entomofauna: A review of its drivers

Rhythmic biosynthesis of sex pheromone modulates the calling and mating behaviors of <i>Tuta absoluta</i> (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)

Abstract Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is a significant global pest of tomato. Although sex pheromones serve as effective biological control tools, their ut...

Integrating phototaxis research with pest control: laboratory‐based wavelength preference screening and field efficacy evaluation of sticky traps for <i>Monolepta hieroglyphica</i> management

Abstract BACKGROUND Monolepta hieroglyphica (Motschulsky) is a significant agricultural pest, primarily infesting crops such as maize, soybean and cotton. Recently, with the com...

Tunable rheological properties of emulsions based on comb‐like polymer to improve the stability of pesticide formulation and reduce environmental risks

Abstract BACKGROUND Additives are essential components to maintain the stability of pesticide formulations, ensuring effectiveness and safety in field application. Nevertheless,...

Pipemidic Acid–Based Organic Cocrystal Engineering for Targeted Infected Wound Healing

Mitochondrial Genomes Reveal Population Structure of the Locust Oedaleus decorus (Orthoptera: Acrididae: Oedipodinae) in China

The locust Oedaleus decorus undergoes massive outbreaks and engages in round-trip migratory flights across northern China and Mongolia. However, its specific genetic structure r...

Exploiting the ‘ecology of fear’: volatile‐mediated disruption of moth development and reproduction by a mite predator

Abstract BACKGROUND The intricate ecological interplay between predators, prey, and parasitoids is a key determinant of ecosystem dynamics. This study investigates the non‐consu...

Correction: Elucidating the growth-promoting factors of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens on rapeseed through metabolomics

Skyglow-Induced Luminance Gradients Influence Orientation in a Migratory Moth

Artificial light at night (ALAN) is altering nocturnal ecosystems. While the effects of direct light sources on insect behavior are well studied, the influence of large-scale sk...

Exploring the Genome of Bacillus mojavensis Bai2-32 Against Root Rot Disease in Lycium barbarum L.

The root rot of Lycium barbarum represents the most severe soil-borne disease that impedes its production. The management of this disease primarily relies on chemical agents, wh...