Olfactory co‐receptor is involved in host recognition and oviposition in Ophraella communa (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
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DOI: 10.1111/imb.12643
Abstract: Common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) is a notorious invasive weed that has spread across most temperate regions of the world. The beetle (Ophraella communa) is considered to be an effective control agent against A. artemisiifolia. As… read more here.
Keywords: ophraella communa; oviposition; communa; host ... See more keywords
The hsp70 new functions as a regulator of reproduction both female and male in Ophraella communa
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DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2022.931525
Abstract: Heat shock proteins (Hsps) function as molecular chaperones that enable organisms to withstand stress and maintain normal life activities. In this study, we identified heat shock protein 70 (encoded by hsp70), which exhibits a higher… read more here.
Keywords: ochsp70 expression; ophraella communa; expression; communa ... See more keywords
Heat wave event facilitates defensive responses in invasive C3 plant Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. under elevated CO2 concentration to the detriment of Ophraella communa
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.907764
Abstract: To predict and mitigate the effects of climate change on communities and ecosystems, the joint effects of extreme climatic events on species interactions need to be understood. Using the common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.)—leaf beetle… read more here.
Keywords: heat wave; co2 heat; communa; heat ... See more keywords
Scanning Electron Microscopic Analysis of Antennal Sensilla and Tissue-Expression Profiles of Chemosensory Protein Genes in Ophraella communa (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
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DOI: 10.3390/insects13020183
Abstract: Simple Summary Leaf beetle Ophraella communa is considered an effective biocontrol agent against the common ragweed Ambrosia artemisiifolia. However, there are no studies that assess the antennal sensilla and chemosensory proteins expression profiles of O.… read more here.
Keywords: antennae; ophraella communa; microscopy; expression ... See more keywords
Effects of Fluctuating Thermal Regimes on Life History Parameters and Body Size of Ophraella communa
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DOI: 10.3390/insects13090821
Abstract: Simple Summary The ragweed is a global problem with its wide distribution and substantial economic and ecological cost. The ragweed beetle is an effective biological control agent for ragweed. With the increasing challenges of climate… read more here.
Keywords: ragweed beetle; ophraella communa; rate; life ... See more keywords
Characterization and Functional Analysis of OcomOBP7 in Ophraella communa Lesage
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DOI: 10.3390/insects14020190
Abstract: Simple Summary Ophraella communa Lesage is a specific biological control agent of the invasive weed Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. Understanding the molecular mechanism by which O. communa recognizes A. artemisiifolia will help improve its bio-control effect.… read more here.
Keywords: ophraella communa; communa; ocomobp7; communa lesage ... See more keywords
Host-Plant Selection Behavior of Ophraella communa, a Biocontrol Agent of the Invasive Common Ragweed Ambrosia artemisiifolia
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DOI: 10.3390/insects14040334
Abstract: Simple Summary Ophraella communa is an effective biocontrol agent against the invasive common ragweed Ambrosia artemisiifolia. However, whether some closely related non-target plants can become alternative host plant species of O. communa in China remains… read more here.
Keywords: host plant; communa; plant; ragweed ambrosia ... See more keywords