Research Viruses and endosymbionts alter the fitness of aphids Study shows combined effects on reproduction, dispersal, and feeding of virus vectors in plants 07.05.2026 | 09:12 (UTC -3)
Research Root cells can help bean plants under drought and low fertility conditions Study describes “hooked hairs”, single-celled structures linked to initial nutrient absorption and water retention 07.05.2026 | 08:56 (UTC -3)
Research Baits reduce damage from Sphenophorus levis on fishing rods Study tested imidacloprid and Beauveria bassiana in a commercial area in the interior of São Paulo state 06.05.2026 | 16:04 (UTC -3)
Research Bayer and bp move forward with camelina for biofuels Alliance seeks to expand soybean cultivation in North America for renewable diesel 06.05.2026 | 09:39 (UTC -3)
Fungus shows potential against Phthorimaea operculella Metarhizium robertsii ML-2 caused up to 94,5% mortality in larvae in the laboratory. 05.05.2026 | 16:57 (UTC -3)
Oxidative stress varies in bees depending on the landscape Study compares honeybees and Ceratina calcarata in organic, conventional, and roadside areas 05.05.2026 | 08:30 (UTC -3)
Embrapa Research points to struvite as a national alternative for phosphate fertilizers. Experiments with soybeans and wheat show that the mineral is capable of supplying up to 50% of the demand for phosphorus, maintaining crop productivity. 05.05.2026 | 05:53 (UTC -3)
Fungi use ancient proteins to attack plants and microbiomes A study led by the University of Cologne shows the antimicrobial origin of effectors used in plant infection 04.05.2026 | 15:49 (UTC -3)
Artificial intelligence anticipates thrips outbreaks Machine learning models predicted Frankliniella occidentalis populations in open fields 04.05.2026 | 07:40 (UTC -3)
Nanoparticles amplify the effect of RNAi against Helicoverpa armigera. A study using chitosan increased larval mortality but did not indicate acute toxicity in bees. 27.04.2026 | 09:38 (UTC -3)
Jambu nanoemulsion reduces Tuta absoluta in tomato plants A fraction rich in N-alkylamides from Acmella oleracea inhibited hatching, affected larvae, and reduced oviposition in laboratory tests 27.04.2026 | 09:04 (UTC -3)
Resistance to spinetoram in fall armyworm is advancing in China and Pakistan. Scientists bring together field evidence, molecular mechanisms, and new diagnostic tools 24.04.2026 | 15:03 (UTC -3)
Trichoderma can increase the biomass of tomato plants Species and consortia modulate soil bacteria and enhance growth 24.04.2026 | 10:33 (UTC -3)
Shiva toxins reveal new target in nicotinic receptors Insecticidal peptides rely on the β1 subunit and avoid spinosad resistance 23.04.2026 | 15:28 (UTC -3)
Tuta absoluta increases resistance and requires different management practices Review highlights the spread of the pest, failures in chemical control, and greater scope for biological control 23.04.2026 | 10:16 (UTC -3)
Cyclic peptide advances in the control of Phytophthora infestans CS5 inhibitor outperforms Nikkomycin Z and reduces infection in potatoes 23.04.2026 | 08:15 (UTC -3)
Ants learn faster in colonies Social interactions accelerate associative learning and route reversal 23.04.2026 | 07:54 (UTC -3)
Parasitoids expand control of the HLB psyllid Study reveals interaction between species and reinforces biological management in citrus 22.04.2026 | 13:48 (UTC -3)
Microplastics reduce tomato growth and affect wheat A study using clay-silt soil indicates greater toxicity of PET fibers and absorption of aged nanoplastics by tomatoes and wheat 22.04.2026 | 07:27 (UTC -3)
Tuta absoluta sensory protein binds pheromones and chlorpyrifos Study identifies 23 CSP genes in the tomato leafminer and points to a dual role in chemical perception and response to insecticides 22.04.2026 | 06:57 (UTC -3)
Protein regulates gut microbiota and Bt action in caterpillars Via PLCβ-DUOX-ROS controls gut bacteria and influences insecticide efficiency 21.04.2026 | 15:37 (UTC -3)
Whitefly completes its life cycle in eucalyptus genotypes Study indicates development and viability of Bemisia tabaci MEAM1 under controlled conditions 20.04.2026 | 15:29 (UTC -3)
Primitive plants used CAM photosynthesis to survive the "Great Dying" Lycophytes dominated post-extinction environments with physiological adaptations to extreme heat 20.04.2026 | 14:00 (UTC -3)
Flowers without nectar do not alter bees' choice of food Study rules out "bait" effect and points to rapid learning in Bombus terrestris 20.04.2026 | 08:17 (UTC -3)
Heat and insecticide affect insect fertility Heat stress in the early stages reduces the reproductive success of susceptible males 17.04.2026 | 08:31 (UTC -3)
Subunits of Rubisco regulate thermal adaptation in plants Study reveals structural and kinetic mechanism that adjusts photosynthesis according to temperature 17.04.2026 | 08:08 (UTC -3)
Study suggests distinct origin for hydrocarbons in ants Hypothesis links linear alkanes to protection against desiccation and branched compounds to antimicrobial defense and communication 16.04.2026 | 14:57 (UTC -3)
Morning glory acts as a reservoir for sweet potato pests Study indicates higher survival rate of Bedellia somnulentella in crop and in Ipomoea hederifolia 16.04.2026 | 10:16 (UTC -3)
