The Effect of Gut Bacteria on the Physiology of Red Palm Weevil, <i>Rhynchophorus ferrugineus</i> Olivier and Their Potential for the Control of This Pest

The Effect of Gut Bacteria on the Physiology of Red Palm Weevil, <i>Rhynchophorus ferrugineus</i> Olivier and Their Potential for the Control of This Pest

Red Palm Weevil (RPW), <i>Rhynchophorus ferrugineus</i> Olivier, is a notorious pest, which infests palm trees and has caused great economic losses worldwide. At present, insecticide applications are still the main way to control this pest. However, pesticide resistance has been detected...

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Main Authors: Qian-Xia Liu, Zhi-Ping Su, Hui-Hui Liu, Sheng-Ping Lu, Bing Ma, Yue Zhao, You-Ming Hou, Zhang-Hong Shi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
red palm weevil
gut bacteria
nutrient metabolism
intestinal immunity
pest control
paratransgenesis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/7/594

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