The recent cloning and sequencing of several insect vitellogenins (Vg), the major yolk protein
precursor of most oviparous animals, and the mosquito Vg receptor (VgR) has brought the …

The western corn rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte, is an established insect
pest of maize (Zea mays L.) in North America. The rotation of maize with another crop, …

The western corn rootworm Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte is a major insect pest of field
maize, Zea mays L. Larvae can cause substantial injury by feeding on maize roots. Larval …

To delay evolution of insect resistance to transgenic crops producing Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)
toxins, nearby “refuges” of host plants not producing Bt toxins are required in many …

The eggs of most oviparous animals are provisioned with a class of protein called vitellogenin
(Vg) which is stored as the major component of yolk. Until recently, deduced amino acid …

Each year the Mythimna separate (Walker), undertakes a seasonal, long-distance, multigeneration
roundtrip migration between southern and northern China. Despite its regularity, the …

Microsatellite loci are standard genetic markers for population genetic analysis, whereas
single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are more recent tools that require assessment of …

Fall armyworm [Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith)] is a major economic pest throughout the
Western Hemisphere of maize, cotton, sorghum, and a variety of agricultural grasses and …

The mosquito (Aedes aegypti) vitellogenin receptor (AaVgR) is a large membrane-bound
protein (214 kDa when linearized) that mediates internalization of vitellogenin, the major yolk-…

Transgenic Bt maize that produces less than a high-dose has been widely adopted and
presents considerable insect resistance management (IRM) challenges. Western corn rootworm, …