The peach potato aphid, Myzus persicae is a globally distributed crop pest with a host range
of over 400 species including many economically important crop plants. The intensive use of …

This paper describes the story of the invention of the diamides, a novel chemical class of
insecticides. It starts with the pioneering work by Nihon Nohyaku researchers, who …

Diaphorina citri vectors pathogens that cause 'huanglongbing'or citrus greening disease
which poses a serious threat to citrus production worldwide. Vector suppression is critical to …

Anthranilic diamides are an exceptionally active class of insect control chemistry that
selectively activates insect ryanodine receptors causing mortality from uncontrolled release …

Diamide insecticides selectively activate insect ryanodine receptors (RyRs), inducing
uncontrolled release of calcium ions, and causing muscle contraction, paralysis and …

The translocation of chemical insecticides in corn plants could enhance the control of
Spodoptera frugiperda, based on their application form. Chlorantraniliprole and …

Cytochrome P450 monooxygenases (P450s) and UDP-glycosyltransferases (UGTs) are
major detoxifying enzymes that metabolize plant toxins and insecticides. In the present …

Insect ryanodine receptors (RyRs) are the targets of diamide insecticides. Two point
mutations G4946E and I4790M (numbering according to Plutella xylostella, PxRyR) in the …

Diamide insecticides, such as flubendiamide and chlorantraniliprole, are a new class of
insecticide with a novel mode of action, selectively activating the insect ryanodine receptor …

Insecticide resistance in insects severely threatens both human health and agriculture,
making insecticides less compelling and valuable, leading to frequent pest management …