Wolbachia are bacteria that live in the cells of various invertebrate species to which they
cause a wide range of effects on physiology and reproduction. We investigated the effect of …

Wolbachia are symbiotic bacteria that induce a diversity of phenotypes on their numerous
invertebrate host species. In the wasp Asobara tabida (Braconidae), each individual harbours …

… While both wAtab1 and wAtab2 are facultative parasites and induce CI (F. Dedeine,
personal communication), wAtab3 is necessary for oogenesis to occur in this species: A. tabida …

There is tremendous diversity of interactions between plants and other species. These
relationships range from antagonism to mutualism. Interactions of plants with members of their …

There is growing evidence that microorganisms are important ‘hidden players’ in insect–plant
interactions. Insect symbionts can directly affect these interactions by providing insects …

An important requirement for the management of invasive species is to identify the biological
and ecological factors that influence the ability of such species to become established and …

Biological invasions are recognized as a major threat to both natural and managed ecosystems.
Phylogeographic and population genetic analyses can provide information about the …

… This work was supported by a French ANR grant obtained by F. Dedeine (EvoSymTer 08-JCJC-007601)
as well as an Italian RFO-UNIBO and Canziani funding obtained by B. …

Wolbachia‐induced cytoplasmic incompatibility (CI) can have two consequences in
haplodiploid insects: fertilized eggs either die (female mortality, FM) or they develop into haploid …

… In this model, F IT is the coefficient of inbreeding for individuals relative to the total population;
F CT estimates the amount of genetic differentiation among colonies; F IC is the coefficient …