-mediated resistance to two neonicotinoid insecticides in (Takahashi).

The wheat aphid (CWA) is an important harmful pest in wheat fields. Insecticide application is the main method to effectively control wheat aphids. However, CWA has developed resistance to some insecticides due to its extensive application, and understanding resistance mechanisms is crucial for the management of CWA.

Identification of differentially expressed microRNAs under imidacloprid exposure in Sitobion miscanthi.

Imidacloprid is a neonicotinoid that targets sucking pests, such as aphids and the green leaf bug and has been widely applied in wheat fields to control wheat aphids in China. To investigate the involvement of miRNAs in imidacloprid resistance, we sequenced small RNA libraries of Sitobion miscanthi Fabricius, across two different treatments using Illumina short-read sequencing technology. As a result, 265 microRNAs (miRNAs), of which 242 were known and 23 were novel, were identified.

Water-induced MAPbBr@PbBr(OH) with enhanced luminescence and stability.

Poor stability has long been one of the key issues that hinder the practical applications of lead-based halide perovskites. In this paper, the photoluminescence (PL) quantum yield (QY) of bromide-based perovskites can be increased from 2.5% to 71.

Water-induced fluorescence enhancement of lead-free cesium bismuth halide quantum dots by 130% for stable white light-emitting devices.

Recently, the discovery and development of lead-free perovskite quantum dots (QDs) that are eco-friendly and stable has become an active research area in low-cost lighting and display fields. However, the low photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) caused by the residual surface states of such QDs severely hinders their practical applications and commercialization. In this work, a strategy of employing water-induced nanocomposites was proposed to improve the PLQY of cesium bismuth halide (CsBiX) QDs, and a substantial enhancement by ∼130% (from 20.