Researchers investigated the presence of the parasitoid Ixodiphagus hookeri in Amblyomma sculptum ticks. Despite the negative results obtained, 16S mRNA fragments corresponding to A. sculptum were amplified in all samples. 🔓 doi.org/10.1590/1808-1… #SpottedFever #capyvara

The results of this study showed that flutriafol was more effective against the dieback, while the mixture of fluxapyroxad and pyraclostrobin with methylthiophanate had better results to control the malformation. 🔓 doi.org/10.1590/1808-1…

A study concludes that the #PVC + 4% chitosan treatment associated w/ #refrigeration, as it maintains fruit quality for up to 14 days, is a viable alternative to the use of prochloraz #fungicide for the post-harvest conservation of 'Formosa' #papaya. 🔓 doi.org/10.1590/1808-1…

🚨Researchers at the Instituto Biológico show how Effatha technology can help control Asian soybean rust, a disease that affects grain productivity and quality. 🔓 doi.org/10.1590/1808-1… #Effathatechnology #nutrients #fungicides #asianrust #soybean Secretaria de Agricultura e Abastecimento SciELO

Study confirms the potential of azadirachtin in controlling the red mite Oligonychus yothersi on #yerbamate! 🌿🔍 Researchers evaluated the systemic action of an azadirachtin-based product and its effects on the mite's life cycle. 🆓doi.org/10.1590/1808-1… #naturalacaricide

Assista nossa breve entrevista com Silvia Galleti, editora dos Revista Arquivos do Instituto Biológico (AIB) e presidente do Conselho Deliberativo da ABECBrasil, falando sobre o programa educacional da ABEC, divulgação, princípios DEIA e ciência aberta! #SciELO25 youtu.be/DXGi2dSC7ks

Study shows that #sugarcane extract could be the solution to combat #whitemold, a harmful fungal disease that affects crops such as #soybeans.🧪🫘 🔓doi.org/10.1590/1808-1… #OpenAccess #phytopathology

Researchers tested 26 isolates of entomopathogenic fungi, w/ 24 more effective at killing the borer than the control treatment. This suggests entomopathogenic fungi could be a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides for coffee berry borer control. 🔓doi.org/10.1590/1808-1…

A 8ª aula do curso de Greening da plataforma Fundecitrus Digital trata sobre a diferenciação visual dos sintomas de greening e desordens nutricionais, ministrada pelo diretor do Centro de Citricultura Sylvio Moreira (IAC), Dirceu Mattos Jr. Inscreva-se: fundecitrus.com.br/fundecitrus-di…

The application of silicon is harmful to the production of nymphs, affecting the biological aspects of the black #aphid, Aphis craccivora, on cowpea plants. 🔓doi.org/10.1590/1808-1… #plantprotection #suckinginsects #integratedpestmanagement #OpenAccess

Of the 12 genotypes evaluated, 34% were considered #resistant to M. javanica parasitism, while genotypes resistant to the M. incognita species accounted for 25% of the total. 3 genotypes showed resistant behavior in both species. 🔓doi.org/10.1590/1808-1… #nematode #OpenAccess

Did you know that the state of Bahia has the third-largest equine herd in Brazil? 🇧🇷🐎 But, this study on Equine Infectious Anemia reveals a 25.58% prevalence in the region, w/ ⬆️rates in the cocoa zone compared to the livestock zone. 🆓doi.org/10.1590/1808-1…

UFRB researchers have standardized an indirect ELISA technique for diagnosing #leptospirosis that is faster, safer, and more accessible.🔬🐀 🔓doi.org/10.1590/1808-1… #microscopicagglutinationtest #diagnostic #Immunology

Study shows that the fungus Purpureocillium lilacinum is effective in controlling Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus #ticks in the lab.🧫🔬 🔓doi.org/10.1590/1808-1… #biologicalcontrol #entomopathogenicfungus #bioassay

Feb Special Issue on 21st century tools in plant science. Read FREE: AI in plant science and publishing; 100 important questions facing plant science derived using LLM; Click chemistry in plant science; Single cell stereo-sequencing technology & more cell.com/trends/plant-s…

The cotton #aphid has been found infesting #soybean crops in São Paulo state 🇧🇷. This pest causes direct harm through feeding, leading to leaf shriveling & shoot deformation, while also indirectly transmitting viruses to plants. 🔍🌱🫘 🔓doi.org/10.1590/1808-1… #PCR #OpenAccess

⚠️New occurrence alert! Lasioderma serricorne, a common #pest in the food and tobacco industry worldwide, was found for the first time in #rice grains in Rio Branco, #Brazil 🔓doi.org/10.1590/1808-1… #cigarettebeetle #storedproductinsect #OpenAccess

🌍 Scientific editor, embrace the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs)! Join the movement towards a better future by aligning scientific research w/ the SDGs. 📚#OpenScience practices are crucial, making knowledge accessible and fostering inclusivity. 🔓doi.org/10.1590/1808-1…

Arthropod Photo of the Week: February 28, 2024 Treehoppers and ants Aphetea sp. / Dolichoderus bispinosus Hemiptera: Membracidae / Hymenoptera: Formicidae By Camilo Flórez Valencia, Caldas, Colombia #arthropodPOTW

Revista Arquivos do Instituto Biológico (AIB) presente na Reunião Anual SciELO 2024! #reuniaoscielo2024