Despite maize's current high productivity, higher than other major cereal crops, it is still
below its potential, mainly due to many biotic and abiotic factors causing yield losses. The …

Abstract The Fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith)(Lepidoptera:
Noctuidae), FAW is one of the most devastating pests in terms of crop loss and economic …

The fall armyworm (FAW) Spodoptera frugiperda, which originated in the Americas, is
advancing across China and threatening the nation's maize crops. Currently, one widely …

Developmental changes in target-pest susceptibility to Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) toxins
matter to resistance management in Bt crops, especially in certain refuge modalities. We …

The biphasic dose-response of a stressor where low amounts of a toxicant may stimulate
some biological processes is a recent focus of attention in insecticide ecotoxicology …

The present study aimed to evaluate insecticide toxicity to Doru luteipes (Scudder), a major
predator of maize pests. Lethal and sublethal effects were assessed on nymphs and adults …

Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith)(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), el gusano cogollero (FAW) es
una plaga de cultivos con más de 80 especies hospedadoras que causan graves daños a …

Tropical crops face significant challenges from abiotic and biotic stressors, resulting in
substantial losses. This study aimed to assess the yield and losses in Bt soybean crops in …

Simple Summary To develop new maize germplasm, and understand the genetic basis of
fall armyworm resistance, 12 experimental hybrids (six sets of reciprocal crosses) with …

The recent invasion of fall armyworm (FAW, Spodoptera frugiperda) on maize in Africa has
threatened food security in Nigeria and across African region. The arrival of fall armyworm in …