The effect of inactivation of aldehyde dehydrogenase on pheromone production by a gut bacterium of an invasive bark beetle, Dendroctonus valens
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DOI: 10.1111/1744-7917.13101
Abstract: Semiochemical‐based management strategies are important for controlling bark beetles, such as invasive Red Turpentine Beetle (Denroctonus valens), the causal agent for mass mortality of pine trees (Pinus spp.) in China. It has been previously shown… read more here.
Keywords: gut; pheromone production; verbenone; production ... See more keywords
Developments in Fatty Acid-Derived Insect Pheromone Production Using Engineered Yeasts
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.759975
Abstract: The use of traditional chemical insecticides for pest control often leads to environmental pollution and a decrease in biodiversity. Recently, insect sex pheromones were applied for sustainable biocontrol of pests in fields, due to their… read more here.
Keywords: engineered yeasts; fatty acid; pheromone production; using engineered ... See more keywords