The surface of the primary aerial parts of terrestrial plants is covered by a cuticle, which has
crucial autecological functions, but also serves as an important interface in trophic …

Pathogens and pests constantly challenge food security and safety worldwide. The use of
plant protection products to manage them raises concerns related to human health, the …

In adult Lepidoptera the labial palps are best known for their role in CO2 detection, but they
can also bear sensilla chaetica which function is unknown. The number and distribution of …

Insects explore the surface of a plant for many different purposes: they may search for an
ideal food source or a spot to oviposit, for prey present on a plant or for a shelter to hide from …

BACKGROUND Mythimna separata is a notorious pest causing crop damages at the larval
stage. Gaining insight into larval olfaction mechanisms would provide knowledge for …

Basic substances are a group of substances that have recently been regulated to give
legislative coverage to common products such as vinegar, beer, milk and sugar, traditionally …

Cet ouvrage présente les grandes fonctions des insectes, leur fonctionnement individuel et
collectif, leurs interactions plus ou moins intimes avec les composantes de l'écosystème, en …

The influence of glucose, fructose and sucrose on oviposition site selection by Lobesia
botrana is studied by combining behavioural and electrophysiological experiments …

5 Insecticide use in organic tree fruit production 6 Physical crop protection 7 Biological
control 8 Mating disruption 9 Precision pest management 10 Area-wide IPM 11 Post-harvest …

Uncovering the entire process of oviposition could enable the development of innovative
pest control strategies. The European grapevine moth Lobesia botrana as well as the …