The extensive use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides has negative consequences in terms
of soil microbial biodiversity and environmental contamination. Faced with this growing …

Significant progress has been made in understanding the cues involved in the host and
mate seeking behaviors of spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura). This …

The rise of a pest species represents a unique opportunity to address how species evolve
new behaviors and adapt to novel ecological niches [1]. We address this question by …

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 …

Drosophila suzukii Matsumura is an invasive species of vinegar fly that has become a
prominent pest of berries and other soft-skinned fruits. Unlike most other Drosophila species …

Insects exhibit complex symbiotic interactions with microorganisms, which provide an
opportunity for developing novel pest management strategies. Closely related to Drosophila …

Yeasts play an important role in nutrition physiology and host attraction of many Drosophila
species, and associations with various yeast species are documented for several …

Yeast volatiles attract insects, which apparently is of mutual benefit, for both yeasts and
insects. However, it is unknown whether biosynthesis of metabolites that attract insects is a …

Larval Drosophila encounter and feed on a diverse microbial community within fruit. In
particular, free-living yeast microbes provide a source of dietary protein critical for …

Drosophila suzukii (SWD) poses a threat to soft and stone fruit globally. SWD inhabits non‐
crop areas adjacent to farms from where it moves into crops to cause damage. Effective IPM …