Insects are among the most diverse and widespread animals across the biosphere and are
well‐known for their contributions to ecosystem functioning and services. Recent increases …

Africa produces over half of global cassava; however, the continent's average yield is below
the potential yields achieved under experimental conditions. Many factors contributing to low …

In insects, reproductive success and survival are affected by temperature. Reproduction is
more sensitive than other physiological traits. While the effects of heat stress on females are …

Temperature is one of the most important environmental factors, and is responsible for a
variety of physiological stress responses in organisms. Induced thermal stress is associated …

Despite the enormous efforts dedicated to control, the level and rate of invasions are
continuing to increase due to the dramatic growth in international trade and travel, as well as …

The whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, is a major threat to tomato Solanum lycopersicum and ranks as
one of the world's 100 most invasive pests. This is the first study of B. tabaci (Biotype B and …

Temperature is one of the main factors affecting insect populations. The models used for
studying the effect of temperature on insects are usually based on insect developmental …

During plant–pathogen interaction, plant exhibits a strong defense system utilizing diverse
groups of proteins to suppress the infection and subsequent establishment of the pathogen …

Extremely hot events (usually involving a few hours at extreme high temperatures in
summer) are expected to increase in frequency in temperate regions under global warming …

Heat shock is considered an abiotic stress for plant growth, but the effects of heat shock on
physiological responses of cucumber plant leaves with and without downy mildew disease …