Publications by authors named "P Buhl"
Three species of cecidomyiid midges (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) cause significant yield losses on wheat in Europe: Sitodiplosis mosellana (Géhin), Contarinia tritici (Kirby) and Haplodiplosis marginata (von Roser). Eggs and young larvae may be parasitised by a complex of hymenopteran parasitoids belonging to the Pteromalidae and Platygastridae families which contributes to natural pest control. We have developed molecular tools for detecting and identifying seven parasitoid species previously encountered in Belgium inside individual wheat midge larvae.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe report the results of investigations 2010 through 2023 of hymenopteran parasitoids associated with gall midges in Europe. A total of 242 collections of gall midges were made, from each of which one to several parasitoid species emerged, resulting in ca. 200 recorded parasitoid species and 267 host-parasitoid interaction records.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe accidental endogenization of viral elements within eukaryotic genomes can occasionally provide significant evolutionary benefits, giving rise to their long-term retention, that is, to viral domestication. For instance, in some endoparasitoid wasps (whose immature stages develop inside their hosts), the membrane-fusion property of double-stranded DNA viruses have been repeatedly domesticated following ancestral endogenizations. The endogenized genes provide female wasps with a delivery tool to inject virulence factors that are essential to the developmental success of their offspring.
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- Patient portals can effectively allow patients to report outcome measures remotely, enhancing their ability to manage their health, especially for conditions like multiple myeloma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
- A study involving 122 patients showed that 83.6% consented to use the portal, but only 37% consistently completed the relevant questionnaires before their appointments, often forgetting to do so.
- Feedback indicated that patients found the portal user-friendly and appreciated the self-management tools, highlighting interest in reviewing their health information and receiving tailored advice.
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- Despite extensive taxonomic research, the exact size and diversity of global faunas and floras remains largely unknown, with many inventories providing incomplete data.
- A study focused on Swedish insects reveals over 3,000 new species, including 301 new to science, showcasing hidden diversity within one of Europe’s most well-documented faunas.
- Using three independent methods, researchers estimate that the Swedish insect fauna comprises around 33,000 species, with significant findings indicating that many new species belong to decomposer or parasitoid groups, highlighting taxonomic biases in current knowledge.