Publications for:

beneficial = Cotesia vestalis (parasitoid)
pest = Plutella xylostella
for the years 2006-2021 (descending)

found 77 publications:

2021
Expression and functional characterization of odorant-binding protein genes in the endoparasitic wasp Cotesia vestalis
Insect Science (2021) 28 (5), 1354-1368
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CLP gene family, a new gene family of Cotesia vestalis bracovirus inhibits melanization of Plutella xylostella hemolymph
Insect Science (2021) 28 (6), 1567-1581
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2020
Mass rearing optimization of Cotesia vestalis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) based on the host and parasitoid densities
Neotropical Entomology (2020) 49 (2), 258-267
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2019
Effects of two cultivated Brassica spp. on the development and performance of Diadegma semiclausum (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) and Cotesia vestalis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) parasitizing Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) in Kenya
Journal of Economic Entomology (2019) 112 (5), 2094-2102
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Seasonal abundance of Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) and diversity of its parasitoids along altitudinal gradients of the eastern Afromontane
Phytoparasitica (2019) 47 (3), 375-391
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2018
Parasitism of Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) in southern Pakistan
Florida Entomologist (2018) 101 (2), 172-177
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Uninfested plants and honey enhance the attractiveness of a volatile blend to a parasitoid Cotesia vestalis
Journal of Applied Entomology (2018) 142 (10), 978-984
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Functional response and mutual interference of Cotesia vestalis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae)
Journal of Entomological Science (2018) 53 (1), 162-170
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2017
Bottom-up effects of cabbage cultivars on fitness of a larval parasitoid of Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae)
African Entomology (2017) 25 (2), 302-310
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Strong active defensive reaction of late instar Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) towards Cotesia vestalis (Haliday) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) correlates with its low suitability for parasitism
African Entomology (2017) 25 (2), 454-461
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Oviposition of diamondback moth Plutella xylostella females is affected by herbivore-induced plant volatiles that attract the larval parasitoid Cotesia vestalis
Arthropod-Plant Interactions (2017) 11 (2), 235-239
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Different genetic structures revealed resident populations of a specialist parasitoid wasp in contrast to its migratory host
Ecology and Evolution (2017) 7 (14), 5400-5409
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Isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci for Cotesia plutellae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)
Insects (2017) 8 (2 - 63)
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Impact of introduced parasitoid Cotesia vestalis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) and its parasitoid guild on kale in semi-arid areas in Kenya
International Journal of Tropical Insect Science (2017) 37 (3), 163-175
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Effects of an artificial blend of host-infested plant volatiles on plant attractiveness to parasitic wasps
Journal of Applied Entomology (2017) 141 (3), 231-234
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Gamma irradiation on canola seeds affects herbivore-plant and host-parasitoid interactions
Neotropical Entomology (2017) 46 (3), 256-263
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2016
Baculoviral p94 homologs encoded in Cotesia plutellae bracovirus suppress both immunity and development of the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella
Insect Science (2016) 23 (2), 235-244
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Electroantennogram and behavioral responses of Cotesia plutellae to plant volatiles
Insect Science (2016) 23 (2), 245-252
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Offering honey containing a selective insecticide as food for pests and parasitoids: another effective use
Journal of Applied Entomology (2016) 140 (10), 796-800
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2015
Assessment of naturally occurring parasitism of diamondback moth in the field using the recruitment method
Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection (2015) 48 (1), 43-49
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Development of two related endoparasitoids in larvae of the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae)
BioControl (2015) 60 (2), 149-155
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Effects of the botanical insecticide thymol on biology of a braconid, Cotesia plutellae (Kurdjumov), parasitizing the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella L.
International Journal of Pest Management (2015) 61 (2), 171-178
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2014
Effects of a selective and a broad-spectrum insecticide on parasitism rates of Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) and species richness of its primary parasitoids
African Entomology (2014) 22 (1), 115-126
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On-farm evaluation of homemade pepper extract in the management of pests of cabbage, Brassica oleraceae L., and French beans, Phaseolus vulgaris L., in two agro-ecological zones in Ghana
African Entomology (2014) 22 (3), 552-560
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Natural parasitism of the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lep.: Plutellidae) by a larval parasitoid wasp, Diadegma anurum on different cauliflower cultivars
Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection (2014) 47 (4), 456-463
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Incomplete control of the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella, by the parasitoid Cotesia vestalis in a cabbage field under tropical conditions
BioControl (2014) 59 (6), 671-679
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A food-supply device for maintaining Cotesia vestalis, a larval parasitoid of the diamondback moth Plutella xylostella, in greenhouses
BioControl (2014) 59 (6), 681-688
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Effects of plant availability on population size and dynamics of an insect community: diamondback moth and two of its parasitoids
Bulletin of Entomological Research (2014) 104 (4), 418-431
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Side effects of insecticides on the adult longevity of Cotesia vestalis, a larval parasitoid of the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella
Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies (2014) 2 (4), 49-51
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2013
A simple method for estimating instantaneous levels of endoparasitism of Plutella xylostella (Linnaeus) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) by Hymenoptera in the field
African Entomology (2013) 21 (2), 280-286
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Starvation and herbivore-induced plant volatiles affect the color preferences of parasitic wasps
BioControl (2013) 58 (2), 187-193
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Plant resistance affects the olfactory response and parasitism success of Cotesia vestalis
Journal of Insect Behavior (2013) 26 (1), 35-50
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Suitability of a novel diet for a parasitic wasp, Cotesia plutellae
Journal of Insect Science (2013) 13 (86), 1-11
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2012
Immunosuppression induced by expression of a viral RNase enhances susceptibility of Plutella xylostella to microbial pesticides
Insect Science (2012) 19 (1), 47-54
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Herbivore-induced plant volatiles enhance the ability of parasitic wasps to find hosts on a plant
Journal of Applied Entomology (2012) 136 (1-2), 133-138
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Application of synthetic herbivore-induced plant volatiles causes increased parasitism of herbivores in the field
Journal of Applied Entomology (2012) 136 (8), 561-567
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2011
Electroantennogram and flight orientation response of Cotesia plutellae to hexane extract of cruciferous host plants and larvae of Plutella xylostella
Entomological Research (2011) 41 (1), 7-17
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Effects of insecticides on the foraging behaviour and survival of Cotesia vestalis, a larval parasitoid of the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella
Journal of Applied Entomology (2011) 135 (9), 647-657
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Organic and conventional fertilizer effects on a tritrophic interaction: parasitism, performance and preference of Cotesia vestalis
Journal of Applied Entomology (2011) 135 (9), 658-665
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Parasitoids select plants more heavily infested with their caterpillar hosts: a new approach to aid interpretation of plant headspace volatiles
Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences (2011) 278 (1718), 2646-2653
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Mortality of Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera, Plutellidae) by parasitoids in the Province of Santa Fe, Argentina
Revista Brasileira de Entomologia (2011) 55 (3), 454-456
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2010
Orientation of the parasitic wasp, Cotesia vestalis (Haliday) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), to visual and olfactory cues of field mustard flowers, Brassica rapa L. (Brassicaceae), to exploit food sources
Applied Entomology and Zoology (2010) 45 (3), 369-375
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Yeheb (Cordeauxia edulis) extract deters feeding and oviposition of Plutella xylostella and attracts its natural enemy
BioControl (2010) 55 (5), 613-624
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Host-searching responses to herbivory-associated chemical information and patch use depend on mating status of female solitary parasitoid wasps
Ecological Entomology (2010) 35 (3), 279-286
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Females of Cotesia vestalis, a parasitoid of diamondback moth larvae, learn to recognise cues from aphid-infested plants to exploit honeydew
Ecological Entomology (2010) 35 (4), 538-541
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Inhibitory effects of permethrin on flight responses, host-searching, and foraging behaviour of Cotesia vestalis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), a larval parasitoid of Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae)
Journal of Applied Entomology (2010) 134 (4), 313-322
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Present or past herbivory: A screening of volatiles released from Brassica rapa under caterpillar attacks as attractants for the solitary parasitoid, Cotesia vestalis
Journal of Chemical Ecology (2010) 36 (6), 620-628
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Studies on seasonal abundance of diamondback moth Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Yponomeutidae) on cauliflower crop
Journal of Plant Protection Research (2010) 50 (3), 280-287
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New records of natural enemies of Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) in Pernambuco, Brazil
Neotropical Entomology (2010) 39 (5), 835-838
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2009
[Immunosuppressive factors carried by eggs of the parasitoid wasp Cotesia vestalis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)]
Acta Entomologica Sinica (2009) 52 (5), 487-494
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Diversity, distribution and role of wild crucifers in major cabbage and kale growing areas of Kenya
Bulletin of Entomological Research (2009) 99 (3), 287-297
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2008
Effects of sublethal avermectin and fipronil treatments to host Plutella xylostella larvae on growth and development of the parasitoid wasp Cotesia plutellae
Acta Entomologica Sinica (2008) 51 (3), 269-276
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Immature development of Cotesia vestalis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), an endoparasitoid of Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae)
Annals of the Entomological Society of America (2008) 101 (1), 189-196
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Bottom-up cascading effects in a tritrophic system: interactions between plant quality and host-parasitoid immune responses
Ecological Entomology (2008) 33 (1), 45-52
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Diamondback moth females oviposit more on plants infested by non-parasitised than by parasitised conspecifics
Ecological Entomology (2008) 33 (5), 565-568
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Differential expression profile of genes encoded in a genome segment of Cotesia plutellae bracovirus in a parasitized host, Plutella xylostella
Entomological Research (2008) 38 (1), 77-86
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Parasitism-induced effects on host growth and metabolic efficiency in Plutella xylostella larvae parasitized by Cotesia vestalis or Diadegma semiclausum
Insect Science (2008) 15 (3), 237-243
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Movement of transgenic plant-expressed Bt Cry1Ac proteins through high trophic levels
Journal of Applied Entomology (2008) 132 (1), 1-11
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Studies on parasitoids associated with cabbage aphid Brevicoryne brassicae and diamond back moth, Plutella xylostella on cauliflower
Journal of Biopesticides (2008) 1 (2), 148-151
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A viral histone H4 encoded by Cotesia plutellae bracovirus inhibits haemocyte-spreading behaviour of the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella
Journal of General Virology (2008) 89 (4), 931-938
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Characterization of a protein tyrosine phosphatase gene CvBV202 from Cotesia vestalis polydnavirus (CvBV)
Virus Genes (2008) 36 (3), 595-601
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2007
The sublethal effects of pesticides on beneficial arthropods
Annual Review of Entomology (2007) 52, 81-106
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Chemical characterization of contact semiochemicals for host-recognition and host-acceptance by the specialist parasitoid Cotesia plutellae (Kurdjumov)
Chemoecology (2007) 17 (1), 13-18
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Suitability of Arabidopsis thaliana as a model for host plant-Plutella xylostella-Cotesia plutellae interactions
Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata (2007) 122 (1), 17-26
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The role of ozone-reactive compounds, terpenes, and green leaf volatiles (GLVs), in the orientation of Cotesia plutellae
Journal of Chemical Ecology (2007) 33 (12), 2218-2228
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Ozone degrades common herbivore-induced plant volatiles: Does this affect herbivore prey location by predators and parasitoids?
Journal of Chemical Ecology (2007) 33 (4), 683-694
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Characterization of two genes of Cotesia vestalis polydnavirus and their expression patterns in the host Plutella xylostella
Journal of General Virology (2007) 88 (12), 3317-3322
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Tri-trophic consequences of UV-B exposure: plants, herbivores and parasitoids
Oecologia (2007) 154 (3), 505-512
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Insecticide toxicity and synergism by enzyme inhibitors in 18 species of pest insect and natural enemies in crucifer vegetable crops
Pest Management Science (2007) 63 (5), 500-510
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Insecticide susceptibility of surviving Cotesia plutellae (Hym: Braconidae) and Diaeretiella rapae (M'Intosh) (Hym: Aphidiidae) as affected by sublethal insecticide dosages on host insects
Pest Management Science (2007) 63 (9), 841-850
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2006
Detection and analysis of spinosad residue in the body fluid of Cotesia plutellae larvae with HPLC
Acta Entomologica Sinica (2006) 49 (1), 137-141
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[Regulation and utilization of the host (Plutella xylostella) nutrients by the endoparasitoid Cotesia plutellae]
Acta Entomologica Sinica (2006) 49 (4), 574-581
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[Effects of parasitization by three endoparasitoids on spermatogenesis in their hosts, Plutella xylostella larvae]
Acta Entomologica Sinica (2006) 49 (6), 908-917
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The influence of food supply on the parasitoid against Plutella xylostella L. (Lepidoptera: Yponomeutidae) on the longevity and fecundity of the pea leafminer, Chromatomyia horticola (Goureau) (Diptera: Agromyzidae)
Applied Entomology and Zoology (2006) 41 (2), 277-285
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Non-host plant extracts reduce oviposition of Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) and enhance parasitism by its parasitoid Cotesia plutellae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)
Bulletin of Entomological Research (2006) 96 (4), 373-378
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Impact of botanical pesticides derived from Melia azedarach and Azadirachta indica plants on the emission of volatiles that attract parasitoids of the diamondback moth to cabbage plants
Journal of Chemical Ecology (2006) 32 (2), 325-349
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Role of the lipoxygenase/lyase pathway of host-food plants in the host searching behavior of two parasitoid species, Cotesia glomerata and Cotesia plutellae
Journal of Chemical Ecology (2006) 32 (5), 969-979
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