This review provides a synopsis of transcriptional responses pertaining to interactions
between plant viruses and the insect vectors that transmit them in diverse modes. In the …

The most severe outcome of the widespread interspecific competition that occurs between
invasive organisms and their local congeners is species displacement. The western flower …

Insects have a limited host range due to genomic adaptation. Thysanoptera, commonly
known as thrips, occupies distinct feeding habitats, but there is a lack of comparative …

Background The western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande), is a globally
invasive pest and plant virus vector on a wide array of food, fiber, and ornamental crops. The …

Simple Summary Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) is an invasive pest of a small size
with a high reproduction rate. The main damage caused by F. occidentalis is the …

Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) can colonize plant tissues and serve crops not only as
biopesticides but also as biostimulants that promote plant growth and trigger defense …

Simple Summary The western flower thrips (WFT), Frankliniella occidentalis Pergande, is a
significant agricultural pest that challenges crop production. WFT are tiny insects that feed …

Since the first report in 1993 in Korea, the western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis,
has been found in various crops throughout the country. Although more than 20 different …

Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) causes a serious plant disease and is transmitted by
specific thrips including the western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis. The persistent …

Plant viruses are mainly transmitted by insect vectors in the non-persistent, semi-persistent,
or persistent modes. In the non-persistent mode, plant viruses are retained in the stylets of …