Publications by authors named "Qixuan Mao"
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- Trehalases (TREs) are key enzymes in managing trehalose and chitin metabolism in insects, making them important targets for pest control.
- Three thioxothiazolidin compounds (1G, 2G, and 11G) were tested on larvae of a specific insect family (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae) to evaluate their impact on TRE activity and larval development.
- The study found that while all three compounds inhibited TRE activity and delayed growth, compounds 1G and 2G resulted in lower survival rates and more developmental abnormalities compared to 11G, indicating their potential as eco-friendly insecticides.
Regulation of three novel pepper thiothiazolidinones on the fecundity of Spodoptera frugiperda.
Pestic Biochem Physiol
September 2024
Spodoptera frugiperda has emerged as a major invasive pest worldwide. The utilization of chemical pesticides not only poses numerous ecological concerns but also fosters resistance in S. frugiperda.
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