Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) in the families' Steinernematidae and
Heterorhabditidae are obligate insect parasites. Their easy multiplication, broad host range …

Insects are an important and probably the most challenging pest to control in agriculture, in
particular when they feed on belowground parts of plants. The application of synthetic …

Microorganisms contribute to the biology and physiology of eukaryotic hosts and affect other
organisms through natural products. Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus (XP) living in …

Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus species dedicate a large amount of resources to the
production of specialized metabolites derived from non-ribosomal peptide synthetase …

The control of insects of medical importance, such as Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus
are still the only effective way to prevent the transmission of diseases, such as dengue …

Evolutionary convergence provides natural opportunities to investigate how, when, and why
novel traits evolve. Many convergent traits are complex, highlighting the importance of …

Simple Summary The red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, is a significant pest to
palm plantations globally and directly impacts economic activities. These weevils' cryptic …

Entomopathogenic bacteria from the genera Photorhabdus and Xenorhabdus are closely
related Gram-negative bacilli from the family Enterobacteriaceae (γ-Proteobacteria). They …

The production of natural product compound libraries has been observed in nature for
different organisms such as bacteria, fungi and plants; however, little is known about the …

The global threat of multiresistant pathogens has to be answered by the development of
novel antibiotics. Established antibiotic applications are often based on so-called secondary …