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Rice production faces major challenges, notably unpredictable weather and pest attacks. The duration of sun drying depends on the climate and weather: if the weather is clear and the sun shines fully throughout the day, ...

Abstract Agroecological transitions face a dual imperative: reducing pesticide reliance and minimising soil disturbance for climate mitigation. However, the blanket promotion of no-till practices may hinder ecological in...

Pomacea canaliculata is a highly successful invasive snail that shapes freshwater communities in both native and invaded habitats. We studied its digenean parasites from three freshwater bodies in its native distribution...

Rachiplusia nu (Guenée) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is an important pest of vegetable crops widely distributed in South America. At present, its control is based on the use of broad spectrum chemical insecticides. In order...

Ceraeochrysa claveri Navás (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) is a predator found in several agricultural ecosystems and feeds on insects and phytophagous mites. Its high reproductive potential and forage capacity makes it a can...

Abstract The teak defoliator, Hyblaea puera, is a major pest damaging teak plantations and mangrove ecosystems. The high reproductive and dispersal capacities of this pest often lead to sudden and explosive outbreaks, po...

In this study, we developed a single-beam optical trap-based surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) optofluidic molecular fingerprint spectroscopy detection system. This system utilizes a single-beam optical trap to co...