As a metaphor, lemons get a bad rap; however the proverb 'if life gives you lemons, make
lemonade'is often used in a motivational context. The same could be said of Hanseniaspora …

Fungal diseases are widespread among insects and play a crucial role in naturally
regulating insect populations. Mosquitoes, known as vectors for numerous infectious …

The global diversity of fungi has been estimated between 2 to 11 million species, of which
only about 155 000 have been named. Most fungi are invisible to the unaided eye, but they …

Mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) regulates cell growth and metabolism
in response to multiple nutrients, including the essential amino acid leucine. Recent work in …

The nanoencapsulation of botanical compounds (such as geraniol) is an important strategy
that can be used to increase the stability and efficiency of these substances in integrated …

Floral nectar is ubiquitously colonized by a variety of microorganisms among which yeasts
and bacteria are the most common. Microorganisms inhabiting floral nectar can alter several …

Fungi present on grape surface considerably impact grape growth and quality. However,
information of the fungal community structures and dynamics on the worldwide cash crop …

Insect guts house a complex community of microbes that affect host physiology, performance
and behavior. Gut microbiome research has largely focused on bacteria–host symbioses …

BACKGROUND The invasive pest, Drosophila suzukii attacks fresh soft‐skinned fruit. Broad‐
spectrum insecticides are implemented for control but there is a need to reduce …

This study investigated the diversity of yeast species associated with rotting wood in
Brazilian Amazonian rainforests. A total of 569 yeast strains were isolated from rotting wood …