EXPLOITING THRIPS AGGREGATION PHEROMONES TO DEVELOP A LURE-AND-KILL STRATEGY FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BEAN FLOWER THRIPS

Exploiting Thrips Aggregation Pheromones to Develop a Lure-and-Kill Strategy for the Management of the Bean Flower Thrips

The potential of semiochemicals to lure insect pests to a trap where they can be killed with biopesticides has been demonstrated as an eco-friendly pest management alternative.In this study, we tested two recently characterized male-produced aggregation pheromones of the bean flower thrips Megalurothrips sjostedti (Trybom), namely (R)-lavandulyl 3-

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Transcriptomic analyses of the termite, Cryptotermes secundus, reveal a gene network underlying a long lifespan and high fecundity

Lin et al.use transcriptomics in the social termite, Cryptotermes secundus, to investigate potential pathways underlying the long lifespan and high fecundity Kettle of insect queens.They find a module of coexpressed genes in queens that is enriched for pathways involved in fecundity, juvenile hormone signaling, and chemical communication.In particu

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Comparison of the physiological properties of human periodontal-masseteric reflex evoked by incisor and canine stimulation

Introduction: The present study was designed to clarify whether the bilateral cooperation in the human periodontal-masseteric reflex (PMR) differs between central incisors and canines.Methods: Surface array electrodes were placed on the bilateral masseter muscles to simultaneously record the firing activities of single motor units from both sides i

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Analysis of clinical and demographic characteristics of patients presenting with renal colic in the emergency department

Abstract Background Renal colic (RC), is one of the most severe pain patterns which is most commonly diagnosed and managed in the emergency department (ED).This study is designed Cologne to evaluate the characteristics of adult patients presenting with pain and diagnosed with RC in the ED, length of stay in the ED and hospital and factors affecting

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Geographic distribution of conversion therapy prevalence in Canada. Findings from a national cross-sectional survey, 2020 [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]

Background: Conversion therapy practices (CTPs) are discredited efforts that target lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, Two-Spirit, or other (LGBTQ2S+) people and seek to change, deny, or discourage their sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression.This study aims to Leg Support Formulas investigate the prevalence of CTPs across

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