Plant-associated microorganisms play an important role in agricultural production. Although
various studies have shown that single microorganisms can exert beneficial effects on …

There is no argument to the fact that insect herbivores cause significant losses to plant
productivity in both natural and agricultural ecosystems. To counter this continuous …

The concept of integrated pest management (IPM) has been accepted and incorporated in
public policies and regulations in the European Union and elsewhere, but a holistic science …

Near-infrared (nIR) fluorescent single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) were designed
and interfaced with leaves of Arabidopsis thaliana plants to report hydrogen peroxide …

Biological toxins are entrenched within ecosystems. Thus, animals are often exposed to
such toxins, and how they adapt can be a key determinant of their evolutionary trajectories …

Insect pests represent a major global challenge to important agricultural crops. Insecticides
are often applied to combat such pests, but their use has caused additional challenges such …

Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the main cereals grown around the world. It is used for human
and animal nutrition and also as biofuel. However, as a direct consequence of global climate …

Eriophyoid mites (Acari Eriophyoidea) are phytophagous arthropods forming intimate
relationships with their host plants. These mites are associated with annual and perennial …

Plant tolerance to insect pests has been indicated to be a unique category of resistance,
however, very little information is available on the mechanism of tolerance against insect …

Climate change and an increasing population, present a massive global challenge with
respect to environmentally sustainable nutritious food production. Crop yield enhancements …