Insects and mammals have independently evolved odorant receptor genes that are
arranged in large genomic tandem arrays. In mammals, each olfactory sensory neuron …

Global climate change disrupts key ecological processes and biotic interactions. The recent
increase in heatwave frequency and severity prompts the evaluation of physiological …

Synthetic pheromones have been used for pest control over several decades. The
conventional synthesis of di-unsaturated pheromone compounds is usually complex and …

The predatory stink bug P. Lewisi shows potential for Integrated Pest Management programs
for controlling Lepidoptera pest insects in crops and forests. The importance of this insect for …

Plant-based bioproduction of insect sex pheromones has been proposed as an innovative
strategy to increase the sustainability of pest control in agriculture. Here, we describe the …

Simple Summary The parasitic wasp Baryscapus dioryctriae (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae)
was originally discovered in the pupae of Dioryctria insects. It can also parasitize many …

Background Defining the origin of genetic novelty is central to our understanding of the
evolution of novel traits. Diversification among fatty acid desaturase (FAD) genes has played …

The predatory stink bug, Arma custos, is a highly effective beneficial predator of crop pests.
The lack of gene information related to xenobiotic detoxification and odorant degrading …

The northern bark beetle, Ips duplicatus, is an emerging economic pest, reportedly infesting
various species of spruce (Picea spp.), pine (Pinus spp.), and larch (Larix spp.) in Central …

Abstract BACKGROUND (Z, E)‐9, 12‐tetradecadienyl acetate (ZETA, Z9, E12‐14: OAc) is a
major sex pheromone component for many stored‐product moth species. This pheromone is …