Involvement of a catalase gene in lignin catalysis and immune defense against pathogenic fungus in Coptotermes formosanus: A potential new target for termite control.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.8029
Abstract: BACKGROUND Detoxifying enzymes are likely involved in lignin feeding and immune defense mechanisms within termites, rendering them potential targets for biological control. However, investigations into the dual functionality of termite detoxification enzymes in vivo have… read more here.
Keywords: immune defense; immunity; cfcat; coptotermes formosanus ... See more keywords
Development of Age Polyethism With Colony Maturity in Coptotermes formosanus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae)
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DOI: 10.1093/ee/nvw162
Abstract: Abstract Age polyethism in a social insect colony occurs when individuals of different ages perform different tasks. In termites (Isoptera), it has mostly been reported in higher termites, but elements of age polyethism were recently… read more here.
Keywords: colony; age; old colonies; age polyethism ... See more keywords
Genetic Evidence for Multiple Invasions of Coptotermes formosanus (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae) in California
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DOI: 10.1093/jee/toac104
Abstract: Abstract New infestations of the Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae), were discovered in southern California, namely in Rancho Santa Fe and La Mesa (San Diego County) and Highland Park (Los Angeles County)… read more here.
Keywords: california; coptotermes formosanus; southern california; blattodea rhinotermitidae ... See more keywords
Using phosphate to increase feeding consumption in termite Coptotermes formosanus
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DOI: 10.1186/s10086-020-01932-w
Abstract: Termites are ecologically significant in positive and negative ways; their role in breaking down debris greatly benefits forest environments, but this activity renders them a pest in domestic environments. This study examines the effect of… read more here.
Keywords: dkp; termite coptotermes; feeding consumption; coptotermes formosanus ... See more keywords
Attraction-Mediated Synergy: Insecticide Toxicity Against Coptotermes formosanus Enhanced by Trichoderma Metabolites
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DOI: 10.3390/insects16111116
Abstract: Simple Summary Previous research showed that Trichoderma metabolites trigger aggregation behavior in the Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus. This study demonstrates that three specific metabolites—phenol, ethyl 2,4-dioxovalerate, and diglycolic acid—act as effective attractants and behavioral… read more here.
Keywords: trichoderma metabolites; mortality; coptotermes formosanus; ethyl dioxovalerate ... See more keywords