Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control

Antisense DNA acaricide targeting pre-rRNA of two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae as efficacy-enhancing agent of fungus Metarhizium robertsii

This study demonstrates that combining an antisense DNA acaricide with the fungus Metarhizium robertsii significantly enhances mortality and reduces reproduction of the two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae.

Effects of Host-Tree Foliage on Polymorphism in an Insect Pathogen

The paper measures fitness components of two baculovirus morphotypes and shows how host-tree species influence their coexistence through tradeoffs and environmental heterogeneity.

Pathogenic fungus expresses effector proteins in combination with a symbiotic virus to behaviourally manipulate housefly hosts

The paper identifies a novel virus associated with the fungus Entomophthora muscae that may contribute to host manipulation in houseflies through interactions with fungal proteins.

The efficacy of the Entomopathogenic Fungus, Beauveria bassiana, in Date Palm Protection against the Red Palm Weevil, Rhynchophorus Ferrugineus, Under Hot Dessert Climate

This study evaluates the seasonal efficacy and persistence of Beauveria bassiana in protecting date palms from red palm weevil infestation under hot desert conditions.

Novel genomic features in entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana: supernumerary chromosomes and putative virulence genes involved in the infection process of soybean pest Piezodorus guildinii.

This study identifies supernumerary chromosomes and virulence genes in the hypervirulent B. bassiana strain ILB308, which may enhance its ability to infect soybean pests.

Frequent horizontal chromosome transfer between asexual fungal insect pathogens

This study demonstrates frequent horizontal transfer of accessory chromosomes between strains and species of the fungus Metarhizium robertsii during co-infection, revealing it as a common mechanism for gene exchange in eukaryotic pathogens.

Adaptation during the transition from Ophiocordyceps entomopathogen to insect associate is accompanied by gene loss and intensified selection.

The paper analyzes genomic adaptations during the transition of Ophiocordyceps from pathogen to insect associate, identifying gene losses and intensified selection in the associate genome.

Molecular identification of a peroxidase gene controlling body size in the entomopathogenic nematode Steinernema hermaphroditum

The paper identifies a peroxidase gene controlling body size in Steinernema hermaphroditum using whole-genome re-sequencing and CRISPR-Cas9 validation.

CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing in Steinernema entomopathogenic nematodes

This paper develops a CRISPR-Cas9 genome-editing protocol for Steinernema entomopathogenic nematodes, enabling targeted mutagenesis and phenotypic analysis in two species.

Signatures of transposon-mediated genome inflation, host specialization, and photoentrainment in Entomophthora muscae and allied entomophthoralean fungi

This paper presents a largely-complete genome of Entomophthora muscae, revealing insights into its large genome size, transposon activity, and unique biological features.

Using machine learning to predict protein-protein interactions between a zombie ant fungus and its carpenter ant host

The paper uses machine learning to predict protein-protein interactions between a zombie ant fungus and its host, identifying potential effectors and host targets involved in behavioral manipulation.

Genomes and transcriptomes help unravel the complex life cycle of the blastoclad fungus, Coelomomyces lativittatus, an obligate parasite of mosquitoes and microcrustaceans

The paper generates draft genomes and transcriptomes for Coelomomyces lativittatus, analyzing gene expression across life stages to understand its biology and life cycle.

Effects of destruxin A on the trehalose content, trehalase activity and their gene expression of Bemisia tabaci

This study examines how destruxin A affects trehalose content, trehalase activity, and gene expression in Bemisia tabaci.

Differential coexistence of multiple genotypes of Ophiocordyceps sinensis in the stromata, ascocarps and ascospores of natural Cordyceps sinensis

The paper examines the differential presence of Ophiocordyceps sinensis genotypes in different compartments of Cordyceps sinensis, revealing genotype-specific distribution patterns and genetic interactions.

The entomopathogenic nematode Steinernema hermaphroditum is a self-fertilizing hermaphrodite and a genetically tractable system for the study of parasitic and mutualistic symbiosis

The paper identifies Steinernema hermaphroditum CS34 as a self-fertilizing hermaphrodite with genetic tractability for studying symbiosis and parasitism.

A NEW CASE OF DIPLOIDY WITHIN A HAPLOID GENUS OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC FUNGI

The paper reports the first documented case of diploidy in the haploid genus Metarhizium, specifically in the isolate M. acridum ARSEF 324, using SMRT sequencing and genomic analysis.

Highly Divergent Neuropeptide - non-coding RNA regulatory networks underpin variant host-finding behaviours in Steinernema species infective juveniles

The paper identifies divergent neuropeptide-non-coding RNA regulatory networks in Steinernema species IJs that correlate with behavioural differences.

Genetic underpinnings of host manipulation by Ophiocordyceps as revealed by comparative transcriptomics

This study identifies differentially expressed genes in Ophiocordyceps fungi and their ant hosts, suggesting potential fungal effectors involved in manipulating ant behavior.

Complete genome sequence of Oryctes rhinoceros Nudivirus isolated from Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle in the Solomon Islands

The paper reports the complete genome sequence of an Oryctes rhinoceros Nudivirus isolate from the Solomon Islands, showing high similarity to a Philippine isolate but with amino acid differences compared to a Malaysian strain.

Hybrid assembly of the genome of the entomopathogenic nematode Steinernema carpocapsae identifies the X-chromosome

The paper assembles the genome of Steinernema carpocapsae using long-read sequencing and optical mapping, identifies the X-chromosome, and provides gene annotations for comparative genomic studies.

Comparison of different extraction kits to isolate microRNA from Galleria mellonella (wax moth) larvae infected with Metarhizium brunneum (ARSEF4556)

The paper compares miRNA extraction kits for fungal-infected insect tissue, finding that Invitrogen PureLink provides the best results.

Genome-wide diversity in temporal and regional populations of the betabaculovirus Erinnyis ello granulovirus (ErelGV)

The paper analyzes sequence diversity in seven field isolates of the betabaculovirus ErelGV, finding non-synonymous substitutions and gene variation patterns.