A bacterial binary toxin system that kills both insects and aquatic crustaceans: Photorhabdus insect-related toxins A and B
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1011330
Abstract: Photorhabdus insect-related toxins A and B (PirA and PirB) were first recognized as insecticidal toxins from Photorhabdus luminescens. However, subsequent studies showed that their homologs from Vibrio parahaemolyticus also play critical roles in the pathogenesis… read more here.
Keywords: insects; insect related; toxin; photorhabdus insect ... See more keywords
The Influence of Microorganism on Insect-Related Pesticide Resistance
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DOI: 10.3390/agriculture15141519
Abstract: Insect pests inflict significant agricultural and economic losses on crops globally. Chemical control refers to the use of agrochemicals, such as insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides, to manage pests and diseases. Chemical control is still the… read more here.
Keywords: insect related; resistance; symbiotic bacteria; influence microorganism ... See more keywords
Unusual Application of Insect-Related Evidence in Two European Unsolved Murders
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DOI: 10.3390/insects12050444
Abstract: Simple Summary Proper collection and analysis of physical evidence including insects, bloodstains, or any other material can be of probative value in a court of law. This is the first casework where hairs were involved… read more here.
Keywords: insects; insect related; unsolved murders; related evidence ... See more keywords