Breeding toward improved ecological plant–microbiome interactions

L Nerva, M Sandrini, L Moffa, R Velasco… - Trends in Plant …, 2022 - cell.com
Domestication processes, amplified by breeding programs, have allowed the selection of
more productive genotypes and more suitable crop lines capable of co** with the …

Bacterial and fungal biocontrol agents for plant disease protection: Journey from lab to field, current status, challenges, and global perspectives

M Ayaz, CH Li, Q Ali, W Zhao, YK Chi, M Shafiq, F Ali… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Plants are constantly exposed to various phytopathogens such as fungi, Oomycetes,
nematodes, bacteria, and viruses. These pathogens can significantly reduce the productivity …

Insect pest management in the age of synthetic biology

R Mateos Fernández, M Petek… - Plant Biotechnology …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Arthropod crop pests are responsible for 20% of global annual crop losses, a figure
predicted to increase in a changing climate where the ranges of numerous species are …

[HTML][HTML] A global perspective of entomopathogens as microbial biocontrol agents of insect pests

R Sabbahi, V Hock, K Azzaoui, S Saoiabi… - Journal of Agriculture …, 2022 - Elsevier
The growing global population has created a significant demand for both quality and
quantity of agricultural products, resulting in a significant increase in the use of …

Use of zoophytophagous mirid bugs in horticultural crops: current challenges and future perspectives

M Pérez‐Hedo, C Riahi… - Pest Management …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
In recent years, the use of predatory mirid bugs (Hemiptera: Miridae) in horticultural crops
has increased considerably. Mirid bugs are zoophytophagous predators, that is, they display …

Improving the nutritional values of yellow mealworm Tenebrio molitor (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) larvae as an animal feed ingredient: a review

L Syahrulawal, MO Torske, R Sapkota, G Næss… - Journal of Animal …, 2023 - Springer
Yellow mealworm larvae (YML; Tenebrio molitor) are considered as a valuable insect
species for animal feed due to their high nutritional values and ability to grow under different …

Inbreeding and outbreeding depression in wild and captive insect populations

K Leung, LW Beukeboom… - Annual Review of …, 2025 - annualreviews.org
Major changes in genetic variation are generally considered deleterious to populations. The
massive biodiversity of insects distinguishes them from other animal groups. Insect deviant …

[HTML][HTML] A road map for develo** novel decision support system (DSS) for disseminating integrated pest management (IPM) technologies

FBN Tonle, S Niassy, MMZ Ndadji, MT Tchendji… - … and Electronics in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Integrated Pest Management (IPM) technologies offer effective solutions to reduce
the negative effects of crop pests while considering human and environmental health …

[HTML][HTML] SYNCAS based CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing in predatory mites, whiteflies and stinkbugs

A Mocchetti, S De Rouck, S Naessens… - Insect Biochemistry and …, 2025 - Elsevier
Despite the establishment of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing protocols in a wide range of
organisms, genetic engineering is still challenging for many organisms due to constraints …

No neonates without adults: A review of adult black soldier fly biology, Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae)

NB Lemke, AJ Dickerson, JK Tomberlin - BioEssays, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
With the potential to process the world's agricultural and food waste, provide sustainable
fodder for livestock, aquaculture, and pet animals, as well as act as a source of novel …