Longleaf Pine Regeneration by Chris Demers, Alan Long, Patrick Minogue

“…SS-FOR-13, a 8-page fact sheet by Chris Demers, Alan Long, and Patrick Minogue, provides landowners with long-term, multiple-use resource management objectives with strategies for artificial and natural regeneration of this insect-, disease-, and fire-resistant species. Includes references. …”
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Hydrogel as an alternative to agar for laboratory rearing of the green peach aphid Myzus persicae by Ana Paula Nascimento Silva, Camila Faria Chagas, Emanuel Lucas de Andrade Alves, Vinícius de Castro Carvalho, Khalid Haddi

“…Abstract Background Rearing methodologies are critical for successful insect production. In this context, standard laboratory rearing of aphid species, like the green peach aphid Myzus persicae, uses plant leaf disks floating on an agar layer. …”
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Chromosome-level genome assembly of the sweet potato rot nematode Ditylenchus destructor by Yiwei Yang, Ruirui Feng, Bo Hong, Yuchuan Fang, Chen Liu, Kui Wang, Deliang Peng, Yingmei Li, Huan Peng, Qing Chang

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Proteomic evaluation of pathways associated with phosphine-induced mitochondrial dysfunction and resistance mechanisms in Tribolium castaneum against phosphine fumigation: Whole an... by Donghyeon Kim, Sung-Eun Lee

“…Phosphine (PH3) fumigation is widely used to control insect pests in stored products globally. However, intensive PH3 use has led to the emergence of significant resistance in target insects. …”
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Ecoepidemiology of Chagas Disease in a Biological Corridor in Southeastern Mexico: A Promising Approach to Understand the Risk of Chagas Disease by Ingrid Yazmin Cruz-Alegría, Nancy Gabriela Santos-Hernández, Christian Ruiz-Castillejos, Juan Felipe Ruan-Soto, Adriana Moreno-Rodríguez, Any Laura Flores-Villegas, Javier Gutiérrez-Jiménez, Luis Arturo Hernández-Mijangos, Eduardo Estanislao Espinoza-Medinilla, Dolores Guadalupe Vidal-López, José Antonio De Fuentes-Vicente

“…Temperature and humidity were not determining factors for the probability of insect capture. Of the 108 wild mammals (Chiroptera, Rodentia, and Didelphimorphia), none was infected with T. cruzi. …”
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Current Overview of Allergens of Plant Pathogenesis Related Protein Families by Mau Sinha, Rashmi Prabha Singh, Gajraj Singh Kushwaha, Naseer Iqbal, Avinash Singh, Sanket Kaushik, Punit Kaur, Sujata Sharma, Tej P. Singh

“…These proteins are induced by the plants as a defense response system in stress conditions like microbial and insect infections, wounding, exposure to harsh chemicals, and atmospheric conditions. …”
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Atmospheric cold plasma alters plant traits and negatively affects the growth and development of fall armyworm in rice by Deepak Dilip, Nikitha Modupalli, Md Mahfuzur Rahman, Rupesh Kariyat

“…Although cold plasma has been found to break seed dormancy and improve germination rate, only a few studies have explored the potential of cold plasma against insect herbivory. Given that cold plasma produces reactive oxygen and nitrogen species that can activate plant signalling molecules, it is plausible that cold plasma can have differential effects against insect herbivores. …”
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Pyriproxyfen, villain or good guy? A brief review by Andressa Pereira Cabral, Fabrício Pereira dos Santos Maia, D’Angelo Carlo Magliano, Jones Bernardes Graceli, Paula Soares, Eduardo Andrés Rios Morris, Leandro Miranda-Alves

“…Exposure to PPF disrupts insect development primarily by mimicking juvenile hormones; therefore, concerns linger over its impact on unintended species. …”
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Insecticides Used in the Urban Environment: Mode of Action by S.M. Valles, P.G. Koehler

“…The article details how different chemicals, such as pyrethroids, carbamates, and organophosphates, disrupt insect physiology, leading to toxicity and death. …”
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Pests of Roses in Florida by Gary W. Knox, Russell F. Mizell, III

“…Mizell, III, provides basic information for homeowners on minimizing rose pests through selection and care, describes major pests of roses, as well as other diseases, insect, mites, arthropods, and animals that are pests of roses. …”
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Tobacco Budworm, Heliothis virescens (Fabricius) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) by John L. Capinera

“…Larvae bore into buds and blossoms (the basis for the common name of this insect), and sometimes the tender terminal foliar growth, leaf petioles, and stalks. …”
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Plant Diagnostic Clinic and HLB Lab by Pamela Roberts, Shea Teems, Joubert Fayette, Jamie Burrow

“… The Plant Pathology program at the UF/IFAS Southwest Research and Education Center is the state and local resource for plant diagnostic services, including HLB (Huanglongbing, or citrus greening) detection, and for insect identification. This brochure covers the center’s history, instructions for sending samples to the HLB lab, answers to frequently asked questions, and center hours and contact information. …”
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Pruning Southern Highbush Blueberry in Florida by Doug Phillips, Jeffrey Williamson

“… Pruning is an essential part of blueberry production and is used to help establish new plantings; promote postharvest growth of new foliage and fruiting wood; balance vegetative and reproductive growth; reduce disease and certain insect pressure; assist in harvesting efficiency; and promote new cane growth and plant longevity. …”
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2007 Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide: Asian Citrus Psyllid and Citrus Leafminer by Michael E. Rogers, Philip A. Stansly

“…Stansly, describes two important insect pests of citrus, the psyllid is a vector for citrus greening, and the leafminer exacerbates citrus canker. …”
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Light brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana (Walker) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) by Caitlin A. Lewis, Amanda C. Hodges

“…It describes this extremely polyphagous insect, native to Australia, that is considered to be a major pest of fruits and ornamental plants — distribution, description and life cycle, damage, economic importance, and management. …”
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Banana Root Borer, Cosmopolites sordidus (Germar) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae) by Robert E. Woodruff, Thomas R. Fasulo

“…Fasulo, describes this serious insect pest of bananas with distribution throughout the banana growing regions of the world.  …”
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Florida Scorpionfly, Panorpa floridana Byers (Insecta: Mecoptera: Panorpidae) by Louis A. Somma, James C. Dunford

“…Have you seen this insect? No living individuals of Panorpa floridana have ever been observed. …”
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Digitgrasses by Carrol G. Chambliss, Martin B. Adjei, Lynn E. Sollenberger, Joao M. B. Vendramini, Yoana C. Newman

“…Sollenberger, describes these warm-season perennial grasses — cultivars, pasture establishment and maintenance, hay production, and insect control. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2009. …”
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Pruning Southern Highbush Blueberry in Florida by Doug Phillips, Jeffrey Williamson

“… Pruning is an essential part of blueberry production and is used to help establish new plantings; promote postharvest growth of new foliage and fruiting wood; balance vegetative and reproductive growth; reduce disease and certain insect pressure; assist in harvesting efficiency; and promote new cane growth and plant longevity. …”
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Plant Diagnostic Clinic and HLB Lab by Pamela Roberts, Shea Teems, Joubert Fayette, Jamie Burrow

“… The Plant Pathology program at the UF/IFAS Southwest Research and Education Center is the state and local resource for plant diagnostic services, including HLB (Huanglongbing, or citrus greening) detection, and for insect identification. This brochure covers the center’s history, instructions for sending samples to the HLB lab, answers to frequently asked questions, and center hours and contact information. …”
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