Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control

This study shows that bacterial LPMOs inhibit Spodoptera exigua larvae growth by 30-69 percentage points when administered per os.

This study compares the effects of two entomopathogens on the gut microbiota of carpenter ants, finding distinct impacts on microbial communities based on infection strategy.

This study identifies two subspecies of Xenorhabdus griffiniae and shows that prophages drive intraspecies genomic variation.

This study evaluates three methods for releasing entomopathogenic nematodes in organic potato farming, finding that alginate capsules and Agrotis segetum larvae distribution enhance pest control efficacy.

This study demonstrates that combining an antisense DNA acaricide with the fungus Metarhizium robertsii significantly enhances mortality and reduces reproduction of the two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae.

The paper measures fitness components of two baculovirus morphotypes and shows how host-tree species influence their coexistence through tradeoffs and environmental heterogeneity.

The paper identifies a novel virus associated with the fungus Entomophthora muscae that may contribute to host manipulation in houseflies through interactions with fungal proteins.

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.

This study evaluates the seasonal efficacy and persistence of Beauveria bassiana in protecting date palms from red palm weevil infestation under hot desert conditions.

This study identifies supernumerary chromosomes and virulence genes in the hypervirulent B. bassiana strain ILB308, which may enhance its ability to infect soybean pests.

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 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.

The paper analyzes genomic adaptations during the transition of Ophiocordyceps from pathogen to insect associate, identifying gene losses and intensified selection in the associate genome.

This review analyzes EPN research in Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting regional focus, target pests, and gaps in knowledge about indigenous species and their bacterial symbionts.

This study evaluates how dose, temperature, and formulation affect the virulence of Metarhizium anisopliae against the oriental fruit fly, providing insights for improving biological control strategies.

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

This paper develops a CRISPR-Cas9 genome-editing protocol for Steinernema entomopathogenic nematodes, enabling targeted mutagenesis and phenotypic analysis in two species.

This paper presents a largely-complete genome of Entomophthora muscae, revealing insights into its large genome size, transposon activity, and unique biological features.

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.

This study examines how destruxin A affects trehalose content, trehalase activity, and gene expression in Bemisia tabaci.

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 compares miRNA extraction kits for fungal-infected insect tissue, finding that Invitrogen PureLink provides the best results.