Restoration of susceptibility following removal of selection for Cry34/35Ab1 resistance documents fitness costs in resistant population of western corn rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.6266
Abstract: BACKGROUND Management of the corn pest, western corn rootworm (WCR), Diabrotica virgifera virgifera (LeConte) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), relies heavily on the planting of transgenic corn expressing toxins produced by the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). This has… read more here.
Keywords: cry34 35ab1; fitness costs; corn; fitness ... See more keywords
The socioeconomic benefits of biological control of western corn rootworm Diabrotica virgifera virgifera and wireworms Agriotes spp. in maize and potatoes for selected European countries
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DOI: 10.1007/s41348-018-0156-6
Abstract: Innovative biological pest control of the western corn rootworm (WCR) Diabrotica virgifera virgifera and wireworms Agriotes spp. in maize and potato cultivation in Europe is driven by (1) the economic damages caused and (2) the… read more here.
Keywords: maize; western corn; control; control western ... See more keywords
Enhanced metabolism and selection of pyrethroid-resistant western corn rootworms (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2020.01.009
Abstract: Western corn rootworm (WCR) pyrethroid resistance has been previously reported in the United States (US) western Corn Belt, and cross-resistance and synergism studies suggested that both target site insensitivity and enhanced metabolism may be conferring… read more here.
Keywords: western corn; enhanced metabolism; resistance; virgifera ... See more keywords
Control of Western Corn Rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera) Reproduction through Plant-Mediated RNA Interference
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-12638-3
Abstract: RNA interference (RNAi) in transgenic maize has recently emerged as an alternative mode of action for western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera) control which can be combined with protein-based rootworm control options for improved root… read more here.
Keywords: corn rootworm; western corn; control; virgifera ... See more keywords
An improved bioassay for the testing of entomopathogenic nematode virulence to the western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): with focus on neonate insect assessments.
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DOI: 10.1093/jee/toad052
Abstract: Bioassays involving newly hatched larval insects can be limited by the larvae's feeding state. Assays attempting to monitor mortality effects can be negatively affected by starvation effects on the larvae. Neonate western corn rootworms have… read more here.
Keywords: corn rootworm; western corn; virgifera; rootworm diabrotica ... See more keywords
Maize Inbred Mp708 is Highly Susceptible to Western Corn Rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), in Field and Greenhouse Assays.
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DOI: 10.1093/jisesa/ieac067
Abstract: The western corn rootworm (WCR), Diabrotica vifgirera virgifera LeConte, (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) causes significant economic damage in corn production each year. Resistance to insecticides and transgenic corn with Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), Berliner toxins have been reported… read more here.
Keywords: rootworm; greenhouse; corn; virgifera ... See more keywords
Navigating on a chemical radar: Usage of root exudates by foraging Diabrotica virgifera virgifera larvae
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DOI: 10.1111/jen.12480
Abstract: In the darkness of the soil matrix, the larva of the western corn rootworm (WCR) Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte relies on chemical cues to locate and accept its host plant roots. For almost 40 years,… read more here.
Keywords: virgifera virgifera; navigating chemical; root; chemical ... See more keywords
IPD072Aa from Pseudomonas chlororaphis Targets Midgut Epithelial Cells in Killing Western Corn Rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera)
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DOI: 10.1128/aem.01622-22
Abstract: Transgenic traits targeting WCR based on insecticidal proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis have proven effective in protecting maize yield in North America. High adoption has led to WCR populations that are resistant to the trait proteins.… read more here.
Keywords: rootworm; virgifera; microscopy; ipd072aa ... See more keywords
Characterizing the sublethal effects of SmartStax PRO dietary exposure on life history traits of the western corn rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268902
Abstract: The western corn rootworm (WCR), Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte, is an economically important pest of field corn (Zea mays L.) across the United States (U.S.) Corn Belt. Repeated use of transgenic hybrids expressing Bacillus thuringiensis… read more here.
Keywords: rootworm; corn; adult; virgifera ... See more keywords
Models of Diabrotica Populations: Demography, Population Genetics, Geographic Spread, and Management
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DOI: 10.3390/insects11100712
Abstract: Simple Summary Two beetles that are serious pests of maize, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera and Diabrotica barberi, have caused problems for farmers in the USA and Europe for many years. Because both species have developed resistance… read more here.
Keywords: insects; genetics; management; resistance ... See more keywords
Western Corn Rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte) in Europe: Current Status and Sustainable Pest Management
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DOI: 10.3390/insects12030195
Abstract: Simple Summary Diabrotica virgifera virgifera, also known as western corn rootworm (WCR), is a maize-specific pest that has been a serious threat in Europe since the mid-1990s. Between 1995 and 2010, European countries were involved… read more here.
Keywords: virgifera virgifera; research; diabrotica virgifera; management ... See more keywords