The research team investigated the effects of an additional 18 salivary gland proteins on the resistance of common bean leaves to T. urticae. According to this initial screening, they identified ...

The twospotted spider mite (TSSM) is a plant-feeding mite that is an extremely widespread pest affecting nearly all crop plants (over 1000 plant species). TSSM is very small in size and requires ...

The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae, exemplifies the limitations of conventional pesticide-based pest management in agriculture and horticulture.