灰飞虱体内沃尔巴克氏体生物学特性及其利用展望

灰飞虱既是传播水稻条纹叶枯病毒的媒介昆虫,也是我国水稻上的主要害虫。Wolbachia是存在于飞虱等多种昆虫体内的一类共生菌,它们能通过多种机制调节寄主的生殖,包括诱导细胞质不亲和、孤雌生殖和遗传上的雄性雌性化等。目前对这类微生物的研究已取得了重要进展。本文综述了Wolbachia在灰飞虱体内的分布、传播方式及其对灰飞虱种群的影响,并初步探讨了利用其生物防治的可能性。     

鳞翅目昆虫性别决定机制研究进展

昆虫性别决定机制复杂多样, 研究昆虫性别决定机制既能加强对物种进化关系的理解, 也能为通过遗传调控控制害虫种群提供新方向。鳞翅目昆虫多为雌雄二型, 繁殖方式以两性生殖为主, 性染色体系统大多为ZW/ZZ系统, 雌性为ZW型, 雄性为ZZ型。昆虫性别决定是通过级联反应调控的, 在鳞翅目昆虫ZW/ZZ系统中, 位于W染色体上的性别决定初始信号沉默雄性化关键基因Masculinizer (Masc), 然后Doublesex(dsx)基因被雌性特异性剪接, 从而调控雌性偏向基因的表达; 而雄虫中Masc正常表达, 调控dsx进行雄性特异剪接, 实现雄性分化。本文对鳞翅目昆虫性别决定初始信号、Masc和dsx的研究现状, 以及基于基因编辑技术和性别决定机制在鳞翅目昆虫遗传调控中的应用进行了综述。相关研究为鳞翅目昆虫的性别筛选、不育昆虫释放技术(sterile insect technique, SIT)和释放携带雌性特异显性致死基因昆虫技术(female-specific release of insects carrying dominant lethal, fsRIDL)奠定理论基础。     

昆虫对双酰胺类杀虫剂抗性机制研究进展

双酰胺类杀虫剂是以昆虫鱼尼丁受体为作用靶标的新型杀虫剂,由于其作用机制独特,对多种鳞翅目害虫具有良好的防治效果而得到广泛应用。但已经有多种害虫的田间种群对该类药剂产生了抗性,甚至导致田间防治失败。本文在综述昆虫对双酰胺类杀虫剂抗性现状的基础上,重点总结了抗性机制方面的最新研究进展,并对今后的研究方向进行了展望,以期为进一步深入研究双酰胺类杀虫剂的抗性机制提供借鉴。     

棉铃虫ATP合酶亚基α对Cry2Ab毒理的影响

为探究棉铃虫Helicoverpa armigera ATP合酶亚基α（ATP synthase subunit α,ATPs-α）对Cry2Ab毒理的影响,采用实时荧光定量PCR技术检测了ATPs-α基因在棉铃虫幼虫不同发育阶段、不同组织及受Cry2Ab诱导后的表达量,并通过在昆虫细胞中过表达和干扰ATPs-α基因验证其在Cry2Ab毒理中的功能。结果显示：ATPs-α基因在棉铃虫各发育阶段和组织中普遍表达,其中在幼虫的1龄和2龄期,以及5龄的中肠、头部和表皮中表达较高。棉铃虫取食Cry2Ab 6 h后,ATPs-α基因表达量开始显著降低,一直持续到36 h;在Sf9细胞系中成功表达ATPs-α蛋白后,显著增强了Cry2Ab的细胞毒力;在美洲棉铃虫H.zea的中肠细胞中干扰ATPs-α基因后,显著降低了Cry2Ab的细胞毒力。表明棉铃虫ATPs-α参与Cry2Ab的毒理过程。     

转双价基因抗虫棉对主要害虫的抗性观察与防治技术要点

在比较研究转双价基因(Bt+CpTI)和转单价基因(Bt)抗虫棉对主要害虫的控制作用及其对非靶标害虫种群动态影响的基础上,研究提出了转双价基因抗虫棉主要害虫的综合防治技术。     

昆虫性别决定机制研究进展及展望

昆虫在进化过程中发展出多种决定性别的调控机制。不仅不同昆虫通过不同的基因和调控机制决定性别分化，甚至在同种昆虫不同品系之间性别决定机制也不尽相同。了解昆虫性别决定分子调控机制，不仅有利于揭示昆虫性别的产生与进化，而且为昆虫的遗传操作提供理论和实践基础。本文综述了不同昆虫中的性别决定原始信号及其调控机制，介绍了昆虫性别决定底层基因doublesex和性别决定关键基因transformer、transformer-2的研究概况，以期为靶标昆虫性别决定的害虫不育防治技术提供理论支持。     

昆虫辐照不育技术研究与应用进展

近年来国内外昆虫辐照不育技术的研究发展迅速,取得了许多重要成果,在实践中已成为某些害虫综合防治的有效措施之一.本文综述了昆虫辐照不育技术的剂量策略、昆虫辐照不育机理研究进展和辐照不育昆虫的质量控制,并探讨了昆虫辐照不育技术在实践应用中的限制因素及其对策.     

两种产卵引诱物质刺激下橘小实蝇雌成虫的转录组分析

为阐明橘小实蝇Bactrocera dorsalis感受2种气味物质γ-辛内酯和β-石竹烯的分子机制,于室内测定记录其已交配雌成虫的触角电位（electroantennogram,EAG）反应和行为,利用RNA-Seq测序技术测定其已交配雌成虫在2种气味物质刺激下的头部组织转录组并进行比较分析,应用实时荧光定量PCR对部分化学感受基因进行验证。结果表明,橘小实蝇已交配雌成虫对γ-辛内酯和β-石竹烯2种气味物质均有浓度依赖性反应,随着浓度增大,EAG反应值有增大趋势,且2种气味物质均对橘小实蝇已交配雌成虫具有明显的引诱作用。γ-辛内酯刺激后橘小实蝇已交配雌成虫的头部转录组中共有851个差异表达基因,包括20个化学感受基因,其中有261个基因上调表达,590个基因下调表达;而β-石竹烯刺激后共有523个差异表达基因,包括15个化学感受基因,其中162个基因上调表达,361个基因下调表达。实时荧光定量PCR检测结果证实,分别有4个和6个化学感受基因可能与橘小实蝇雌成虫对γ-辛内酯和β-石竹烯的感受相关。表明橘小实蝇雌成虫感受γ-辛内酯和β-石竹烯的分子机制可能是由多种化学感受基因共同参与完成。     

害虫遗传学控制策略与进展

随着分子生物学和基因工程技术的发展,利用遗传学方法控制害虫种群成为人们研究的热点之一。研究者已经尝试利用基因突变、转基因和雄性不育等遗传学技术,培育遗传改造的害虫品系,释放后来控制自然界害虫的种群密度。但由于这些遗传学方法本身存在局限性,研究者开始探索利用低毒高效的荧光纳米材料基因载体携带外源核酸或农药分子进入昆虫或植物细胞从而干扰害虫的发育或行为的新策略。本文综述了害虫遗传学控制的2大策略种群替代和种群抑制的实现方法及其研究进展,并提出了利用新型荧光纳米粒子传送基因或药物的害虫遗传学控制新策略。     

昆虫不育技术防治实蝇类害虫应用概况

实蝇类昆虫是危害我国蔬菜和水果的重要害虫,具有重要的经济意义。本文对昆虫辐射不育和化学不育的定义、发展历程和研究现状进行了系统概括,对在分子生物学基础上发展起来的新型不育技术作了初步介绍,并进一步探讨了实蝇类害虫不育防治的现存问题及未来发展方向,以推动昆虫不育技术在我国的应用。     

An historical perspective of the ‘Blandford Fly’ (Simulium posticatum Meigen) problem and attempted control of the pest species using Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis

This review deals with the biology and control of a biting pest species, Simulium posticatum, which has been responsible for a considerable degree of distress to the human population in the vicinity of the River Stour in Dorset. Each phase of the life cycle of the insect is considered in relation to possible control measures. An account is given of how this information has been combined with the use of Bacillus thuringiensis in a successful, precisely targeted attack on the pest.     

Biological Control of the Hibiscus Mealybug, Maconellicoccus Hirsutus Green (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) in the Caribbean

The hibiscus mealybug, Maconellicoccus hirsutus Green, was first reported in the Caribbean in 1994 in Grenada. This was the first record of the insect as a major pest in the New World. By the beginning of 2001, the pest had spread to over 25 territories from Guyana and Venezuela in the South to Bahamas in the North. The pest has also extended its distribution to Central America (Belize) and North America (California, USA). Early attempts to control the pest using pesticides resulted in failure and a classical biological control approach was adopted. Several exotic natural enemies were introduced but control was attributed to Anagyrus kamali Moursi and Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant. In all countries where biological control was implemented, this resulted in success. This paper reviews the remarkable success story. Information is provided on the distribution and factors leading to rapid spread of the pest, its pest status and resultant economic losses, and implementation of the biological control effort.     

Calcium silicate and organic mineral fertilizer increase the resistance of tomato plants to <Emphasis Type="Italic">Frankliniella schultzei</Emphasis>

Frankliniella schultzei Trybon (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is an important pest of tomato plants. The need for more healthful foods is stimulating the development of techniques to increase plant resistance to phytophagous insects. The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of calcium silicate and an organic mineral fertilizer, alone or in combination, on the resistance of tomato plants to F. schultzei. The treatments consisted of: control (T1), calcium silicate (T2), organic mineral fertilizer (T3), and calcium silicate with organic mineral fertilizer (T4). The mortality of nymphs of this thrips and the number of lesions on tomato leaves were evaluated after three, six, nine and 12 applications of these products. The number of F. schultzei individuals and of lesions on tomato leaves was lower in treatments T2 and T4 than in T1 and T3, showing a possible increase in tomato resistance to this pest. The increase in the number of applications of calcium silicate and the organic mineral fertilizer increased the mortality of nymphs and reduced the damage by this insect on tomato leaves, mainly after nine applications.     

Advances in insect phototaxis and application to pest management: a review

Many insects, especially nocturnal insects, exhibit positive phototaxis to artificial lights. Light traps are currently used to monitor and manage insect pest populations, and play a crucial role in physical pest control. Efficient use of light traps to attract target insect pests is an important topic in the application of integrated pest management (IPM). Phototactic responses of insects vary among species, light characteristics and the physiological status of the insects. In addition, light can cause several biological responses, including biochemical, physiological, molecular and fitness changes in insects. In this review, we discuss several hypotheses on insect phototaxis, factors affecting insect phototaxis, insect‐sensitive wavelengths, biological responses of insects to light, and countermeasures for conserving beneficial insects and increasing the effect of trapping. In addition, we provide information on the different sensitivities to wavelengths causing positive phototactic behavior in > 70 insect pest and beneficial insect species. The use of advanced light traps equipped with superior light sources, such as light‐emitting diodes (LEDs), will make physical pest control in IPM more efficient. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry     

大豆食心虫性信息素的研究及应用进展

大豆食心虫Leguminivora glycinivorella(Matsumura)是我国北方大豆产区的主要农业害虫,严重影响大豆的产量和品质。以昆虫性信息素为主要成分的性引诱剂诱集技术在大豆食心虫防控中的应用,是绿色化学生态防治技术的较佳选择。综述了大豆食心虫性信息素的主要成分及鉴定结果、人工合成方法、田间应用技术、拟信息素及性信息素与植物挥发物质协同作用的研究进展,指出了当前运用性信息素防治大豆食心虫存在的问题及应用前景。     

The insecticidal and acaricidal actions of compounds fromAzadirachta indica (A. Juss.) and their use in tropical pest management

The pest control potential demonstrated by various extracts and compounds isolated from the kernels and leaves of the neem plant (Azadirachta indica) A. Juss. (Meliaceae) seem to be of tremendous importance for agriculture in developing countries. Laboratory and field trial data have revealed that neem extracts are toxic to over 400 species of insect pests some of which have developed resistance to conventional pesticides, e.g. sweet potato whitefly (Bemisia tabaci Genn. Diptera: Aleyrodidae), the diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella L. Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) and cattle ticks (Amblyomma cajennense F. Acarina: Ixodidae andBoophilus microplus Canestrini. Acarina: Ixodidae). The compounds isolated from the neem plant manifest their effects on the test organisms in many ways, e.g. as antifeedants, growth regulators, repellents, toxicants and chemosterilants. This review strives to assess critically the pest control potential of neem extracts and compounds for their use in the tropics. This assessment is based on the information available on the wide range of pests against which neem extracts and compounds have proven to be toxic, toxicity to non-target organisms, e.g. parasitoids, pollinators, mammals and fish, formulations, stability and phytotoxicity.     

United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service: advances in the molecular genetic analysis of insects and their application to pest management

USDA-ARS scientists have made important contributions to the molecular genetic analysis of agriculturally important insects, and have been in the forefront of using this information for the development of new pest management strategies. Advances have been made in the identification and analysis of genetic systems involved in insect development, reproduction and behavior which enable the identification of new targets for control, as well as the development of highly specific insecticidal products. Other studies have been on the leading edge of developing gene transfer technology to better elucidate these biological processes though functional genomics and to develop new transgenic strains for biological control. Important contributions have also been made to the development and use of molecular markers and methodologies to identify and track insect populations. The use of molecular genetic technology and strategies will become increasingly important to pest management as genomic sequencing information becomes available from important pest insects, their targets and other associated organisms.     

斯氏线虫-致病杆菌共生体侵染昆虫的生物标志物

昆虫病原线虫是一类专性侵染和寄生昆虫的病原线虫,是非常重要的生防资源。斯氏线虫属Steinernema和致病杆菌属Xenorhabdus通过形成共生体在侵染昆虫过程中共同完成生活史,其中致病杆菌释放效应物质引发昆虫败血症是其重要机制。该文对斯氏线虫-致病杆菌共生体的侵染策略和在侵染过程中产生的免疫调节因子、释放的毒素蛋白和活性代谢物进行概述,其中,苯乙酰胺作为免疫抑制因子促进自身定殖,脂多糖作为内毒素引起寄主血细胞裂解,Tc毒素蛋白作为外毒素导致寄主中肠上皮细胞溶解,活性代谢产物如xenematides、fabclavine和PAX肽等具有抑菌、诱导细胞凋亡等活性。而斯氏线虫本身也能够产生表皮/分泌蛋白来抑制寄主免疫,与共生菌协同致死寄主。因此,通过对斯氏线虫-致病杆菌共生体产生的致病物质进行汇总分析,为研究昆虫病原线虫致病机制提供理论参考,同时也为新型绿色杀虫剂的开发和应用提供证据支持。     

A juvenile hormone analog, pyriproxifen, affects some biochemical components in the hemolymph and fat bodies of Eurygaster integriceps Puton (Hemiptera: Scutelleridae)

Endocrine system has a critical role during the developmental stages of insects by synthesis of several regulatory hormones. One of these hormones is juvenile hormone that several insecticides have been driven based on its biochemical structure e.g. pyriproxifen. Due to various disadvantages of fenitrothione spraying, this study was carried out finding the possible usage of pyriproxifen to control the destructive population of Eurygaster integriceps. After bioassay treatments to acquire the appropriate concentrations, the treatment repeated to find possible changes in the biochemical compounds of hemolymph and reserved macromolecules in fat bodies. Results showed significant discrepancies in amount of biochemical components of the hemolymph and the reserved macromolecules in E. integriceps after pyriproxifen treatment. In hemolymph, activity level of alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase as enzymatic components and uric acid as non-enzymatic one increased but acid phosphatase, lactate dehydrogenase, protein, trehalose and lipid showed adverse results. In fat bodies, the amount of all measured reserves including glycogen, lipid and protein decreased and showed significant differences. These kinds of changes have been supported by several studies due to using insecticides. These negative effects on overall physiology of the Sunn pest by depleting the essential compounds cause sensitivity to fungal infections and several shortages for normal development and reproduction of insect. Also, the adaptability of pyriproxifen to increase the effect of entomopathogenic fungus, Beauveria bassiana, should be considered to initiate a new pest management program to decrease the production loss made by E. integriceps in wheat fields.     

Review: Date palm arthropod pests and their management in Israel

This review summarizes the current knowledge on the distribution, natural history, economic importance and management of 16 major species of date palm pests in Israel. Another 15, rarely occurring, pest species are also identified. Research on the date palm pests in Israel was initiated against a background of severe outbreaks of scale insects in the late 1950s. These outbreaks were caused mainly by unrestrained use of organophosphates. This situation led to the gradual development of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program, which was implemented first against scale insects and later against fruit pests. The IMP approach resulted in successful control of the scale insects, up to the present, whereas agrotechnical and crop management procedures, including covering the fruit bunches with plastic nets and early harvesting of several date cultivars, were successfully applied to achieve efficient control of the fruit moths. In addition, the use of chemical compounds in date plantations was drastically reduced and restricted to heavy foci of pest infestation. In time, microbial control, mainly application ofBacillus thuringiensis products against the lesser date moth, and the use of pheromone traps for monitoring and controlling red palm weevil, enabled further reductions in the use of synthetic insecticides. The overall change in pest management also significantly improved the preservation of natural enemies of the pests in the plantations. Whereas in the 1950s the major problems were caused by the parlatoria date scale and the green scale, in the early 2000s the key pests in date plantations in Israel are the lesser date moth and sap beetles in most of the date-growing areas, and spider mites which are restricted to the Arava Valley. Future management of the first two of these pests should rely on an improved monitoring system and integration of pheromone application for reduction of the population and damage. Efforst should be made to prevent the red palm weevil, which currently is a potential pest, from becoming an actual key pest in date plantations.