as a Potential Vector of , the Causal Agent of Sweetpotato Black Rot, in Storage Facilities.

, the causal agent of sweetpotato black rot, is a pathogen capable of developing and spreading within postharvest settings. A survey of North Carolina sweetpotato storage facilities was conducted to determine the arthropods present and identify potential vectors of . Sixteen taxonomic categories were recovered, and the genus (Diptera: Drosophilidae) accounted for 79% of individuals sampled, with being the most abundant species.

Computer vision for detecting field-evolved lepidopteran resistance to Bt maize.

Background: Resistance evolution of lepidopteran pests to Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) toxins produced in maize and cotton is a significant issue worldwide. Effective toxin stewardship requires reliable detection of field-evolved resistance to enable the implementation of mitigation strategies. Currently, visual estimates of maize injury are used to document changing susceptibility.