Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are a class of beneficial microorganisms that are widely
distributed in soil ecosystems and can form symbionts with 80% of terrestrial higher plants …

Abstract The herbicide 2, 4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2, 4-D) is applied directly to aquatic
and conventional farming systems to control weeds, and is among the most widely …

The forecasted 9.1 billion population in 2050 will require an increase in food production for
an additional two billion people. There is thus an active debate on new farming practices …

As synthetic pesticides play a major role in pollinator decline worldwide, biopesticides have
been gaining increased attention to develop more sustainable methods for pest …

The harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis (Pallas)(Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), is native to
Asia but has been intentionally introduced to many countries as a biological control agent of …

Many pollinators and entomophagous arthropods rely on floral food (pollen and nectar) at
some point during their life cycle (Baggen et al., 1999; Pontin et al., 2006; W ä ckers, 2005) …

Despite the familiarity and economic significance of Coccinellidae, the family has thus far
escaped analysis by rigorous phylogenetic methods. As a result, the internal classification …

Since the late 19th century, exotic ladybirds (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) have been used
extensively for suppressing herbivorous insects of economic importance. In recent decades …

Abstract To further develop Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies against crop pests,
it is important to evaluate the effects of insecticides on biological control agents. Therefore …

The Stethorini are unique among the Coccinellidae in specializing on mites (principally
Tetranychidae) as prey. Consisting of 90 species in two genera, Stethorus and …