The Chinese wheat aphid Sitobion miscanthi (CWA) is an important harmful pest in wheat fields. Imidacloprid plays a critical role in controlling pests with sucking mouthparts. However, imidacloprid-resistant pests have been observed after insecticide overuse.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (Smith) (FAA) is responsible for considerable losses in grain production, and chemical control is the most effective strategy. However, frequent insecticide application can lead to the development of resistance. In insects, cytochrome P450 plays a crucial role in insecticide metabolism.
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