Large-scale declines in bee abundance and species richness over the last decade have
sounded an alarm, given the crucial pollination services that bees provide. Population dips …

The order Coleoptera (beetles) is arguably the most speciose group of animals, but the
evolutionary history of beetles, including the impacts of plant feeding (herbivory) on beetle …

Glutathione transferases (GSTs) are ubiquitous key enzymes with different activities as
transferases or isomerases. As key detoxifying enzymes, GSTs are expressed in the …

There in increasing evidence for recent global insect declines. This is of major concern as
insects play a critical role in ecosystem functionality and human food security. Even though …

The ability of insects to digest recalcitrant plant cell walls greatly contributes to their success
worldwide. Most herbivorous insects, including phytophagous, saprophagous, and …

The honeybee Apis mellifera is highly appreciated worldwide because of its products, but
also as it is a pollinator of crops and wild plants. The beehive is vulnerable to infections due …

Background The molting hormone 20‐hydroxyecdysone (20E) plays a key role in insect
development, metamorphosis, and reproduction. Previous studies have shown that …

The lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (F.)(Coleoptera: Bostrichidae), is a major
global pest of cereal grains. Infestations are difficult to control as larvae feed inside grain …

Background The small hive beetle (SHB), Aethina tumida, has emerged as a worldwide
threat to honey bees in the past two decades. These beetles harvest nest resources, feed on …

Lignocellulose, as the key structural component of plant biomass, is a recalcitrant structure,
difficult to degrade. The traditional management of plant waste, including landfill and …