S. Herrero

Covert RNA viruses in medflies differ in their mode of transmission and tissue tropism

The paper examines RNA viruses in medflies, finding differences in their transmission routes and tissue tropism.

Beyond viral detection: multitrophic effects of covert infection with an RNA virus in medfly.

This study investigates the effects of covert RNA virus infection on medfly host fitness and multitrophic interactions, finding reduced pupal weight and adult longevity, and increased parasitoid progeny.

Coupling transcriptomics and behaviour to unveil the olfactory system of Spodoptera exigua larvae

This study identifies chemosensory genes and behaviors in Spodoptera exigua larvae, showing specific odor responses and gene expression changes after VOC exposure.

The Toxin Cercosporin is a Virulence Factor for Infection of Coffee by Cercospora coffeicola

This study shows that cercosporin toxin is a virulence factor for C. coffeicola infection of coffee by demonstrating that its disruption reduces virulence.

Improvement of baculovirus as protein expression vector and as biopesticide by CRISPR/Cas9 editing

This study uses CRISPR/Cas9 to edit baculovirus genomes, enabling gene knockouts and knockins to improve its use as a protein expression vector and biopesticide.

Identification of new viruses specific to the honey bee mite Varroa destructor

The paper identifies three novel RNA viruses specific to Varroa destructor mites, which replicate in mites but not in bees, suggesting potential for biological control.

Can herbivore-induced volatiles protect plants by increasing the herbivores’ susceptibility to natural pathogens?

The paper tests if herbivore-induced plant volatiles (HIPVs) increase herbivore susceptibility to pathogens, finding that indole enhances susceptibility to viruses and bacteria.