Background The COBL genes encode a plant-specific glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-
anchored protein. Recently identified COBRA genes are supposed as a key regulator of the …

Insect predators, in general, play an important role in regulating pest populations in
agricultural systems, but may be negatively affected by pesticides used in pest management …

Insect pests are a serious problem for rice farmers in Cambodia, threatening livelihoods and
food security. To protect their yields, farmers are dependent on broad-spectrum pesticides …

Background Considerable production losses are caused by heat and drought stress in okra.
Germplasm evaluation at genetic level is essential for the selection of promising genotypes …

Abstract Habrobracon hebetor Say (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) is one of the most important
parasitoids of many pyralid moths, including the olive leaf moth, Palpita unionalis Hubner …

Coccinella septempunctata L. is a dominant predator of herbivorous pest insects (eg aphids)
in various crops in Pakistan. A series of bioassays were conducted to determine the …

Simple Summary In chemical plant protection against pests it is very important to know the
indirect effects of insecticides on non-target organisms. This research shows the indirect …

Classical breeding has a long-term foundation in the current era of molecular breeding, and
molecular marker applications are verified by classical breeding. The present research was …

The populations of mealybug, Ferrisia virgata Cockerell (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), have
begun to increase in the Mexicali Valley, causing economic losses in cotton cultivation. The …

Wheat is a vital food crop both economically and socially. It is, however, susceptible to a
variety of ailments caused primarily by fungus and bacteria. To combat these illnesses …