Bacterially produced dsRNA targeting SePGRP-LB reduces population fitness of Spodoptera exigua (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and increases its susceptibility to SeMNPV.

The efficacy of RNA interference against the microsporidia Vairimorpha ceranae in honeybees Apis mellifera. Can it be enhanced to the level of antiviral and anti-mite activity shown for the Remebee-I and Vadescana dsRNA?

Analysis of the RNAi application to control bee pathogens indicates the need to further improve the efficiency of V. ceranae inhibition by searching for new target genes, optimizing the fragment concentration in syrup, and using the most effective dsRNA or siRNA, nanoparticles and liposomes.

Knockdown of vATPase subunit A impairs larval-pupal development in Plutella xylostella

Plutella xylostella is a destructive pest damaging the cruciferous plants worldwide. Transgenic plants expressing dsRNA can be widely deployed for pest control. However, highly effective lethal target genes are currently lacking. Here, we assessed the efficacy of RNA interference (RNAi) against P. xylostella throu...

Comparative analysis of biocontrol efficacy of cell suspensions and cell-free supernatants of Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus spp. against the invasive fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Sub-Lethal and Transgenerational Effects of Nucleopolyhedrovirus on Helicoverpa armigera and Its Synergistic Potential with Biorational Insecticides for Effective Pest Management

Sex-specific survival and absence of Wolbachia-mediated protection during invertebrate iridescent virus 31 infection in Armadillidium vulgare.

Invertebrate Iridescent Virus 31 (IIV-31, or Iridovirus armadillidium1) is a large double-stranded DNA virus that induces iridescence and high mortality in terrestrial isopods. Despite its broad distribution, its pathogenic mechanisms and interactions with host immunity and endosymbionts are poorly understood. We exami...

Biochemical, molecular cytogenetic and correlation analyses of Bacillus thuringiensis sublethal concentration toxicity on Spodoptera frugiperda larval Hemolymph.

Bacillus thuringiensis is considered one of the most environmentally safe tools for controlling various insect pests, including the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith). This pest remains one of the most serious threats to global food security. Although Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (Btk) is an esse...