Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control

This paper reviews global data on spider families parasitized by fungal pathogens, finding that over 30% of spider families are affected, with Hypocreales fungi being the primary pathogens.

This study compares the pathogenic activities of Photorhabdus asymbiotica isolates from different geographic regions, showing geographic differences in immune cell tropism and temperature-dependent infectivity.

This study examines the effects of Vavraia culicis on life-history traits of Aedes aegypti and Anopheles gambiae, revealing differences in infection dynamics and sexual dimorphism.

The paper investigates how bacteria influence the virulence of an aphid-specific fungus, showing that protective bacteria reduce fungal virulence and that fungi can acquire host-associated bacteria during infection.

This study manipulates multi-level selection in a fungal pathogen to reveal social conflicts and improve biocontrol traits by altering virulence and sporulation timing.

This paper shows that low concentrations of the fungal biopesticide Beauveria bassiana enhance aphid longevity and fecundity, with effects persisting across generations, while high concentrations cause mortality.

This study demonstrates frequent horizontal transfer of accessory chromosomes between strains and species of the fungus Metarhizium robertsii during co-infection, revealing it as a common mechanism for gene exchange in eukaryotic pathogens.

This study identifies and evaluates entomopathogenic fungi effective against spittlebug nymphs but not adults, with one strain showing high mortality potential.

The paper identifies a peroxidase gene controlling body size in Steinernema hermaphroditum using whole-genome re-sequencing and CRISPR-Cas9 validation.

The paper uses machine learning to predict protein-protein interactions between a zombie ant fungus and its host, identifying potential effectors and host targets involved in behavioral manipulation.

The paper generates draft genomes and transcriptomes for Coelomomyces lativittatus, analyzing gene expression across life stages to understand its biology and life cycle.

The paper examines the differential presence of Ophiocordyceps sinensis genotypes in different compartments of Cordyceps sinensis, revealing genotype-specific distribution patterns and genetic interactions.

The paper identifies Steinernema hermaphroditum CS34 as a self-fertilizing hermaphrodite with genetic tractability for studying symbiosis and parasitism.

The paper reports the first documented case of diploidy in the haploid genus Metarhizium, specifically in the isolate M. acridum ARSEF 324, using SMRT sequencing and genomic analysis.

The paper identifies divergent neuropeptide-non-coding RNA regulatory networks in Steinernema species IJs that correlate with behavioural differences.

This study identifies differentially expressed genes in Ophiocordyceps fungi and their ant hosts, suggesting potential fungal effectors involved in manipulating ant behavior.

The paper reports the complete genome sequence of an Oryctes rhinoceros Nudivirus isolate from the Solomon Islands, showing high similarity to a Philippine isolate but with amino acid differences compared to a Malaysian strain.

The paper assembles the genome of Steinernema carpocapsae using long-read sequencing and optical mapping, identifies the X-chromosome, and provides gene annotations for comparative genomic studies.

The paper analyzes sequence diversity in seven field isolates of the betabaculovirus ErelGV, finding non-synonymous substitutions and gene variation patterns.