Wheat dwarf disease (WDD) is an important disease of monocotyledonous species,
including economically important cereals. The causative pathogen, wheat dwarf virus …

The history of advances in research on Xylella fastidiosa provides excellent examples of
how paradigms both advance and limit our scientific understanding of plant pathogens and …

Food source is a major determinant of physiological performance and a strong selection
force for insect herbivores. The ability to adequately respond to chemical challenges posed …

Atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration has increased significantly and is
projected to double by 2100. To increase current food production levels, understanding how …

Abstract Sharpshooters (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Cicadellinae) and spittlebugs (Hemiptera:
Aphrophoridae: Aphrophorinae) have a worldwide distribution and are often associated with …

Here, we provide the first insights into the transmission dynamics of the bacterium Xylella
fastidiosa by the meadow spittlebug Philaenus spumarius, gathered through DC EPG …

Studying the feeding, host damage, and transmission (ie, acquisition, retention, and
inoculation) of pathogens (plant and animal) by piercing-sucking arthropods is challenging …

In this article, we review and discuss the potential use of EPG (electropenetrography) as a
powerful tool to unveil the feeding process of phytophagous stink bugs (pentatomids). These …

Studying the intimate association of arthropods with their physical substrate is both important
and challenging. It is important because substrate is a key determinant for organism fitness; …

Electropenetrography (EPG) is one of the most rigorous methods to study stylet probing
behaviors of piercing-sucking insects whose mouthparts move invisibly inside hosts. EPG is …