Effects of alloferon and its analogues on reproduction and development of the Tenebrio molitor beetle.

ABSTRACT: As the most numerous group of animals on Earth, insects are found in almost every ecosystem. Their useful role in the environment is priceless; however, for humans, their presence may be considered negative or even harmful. For years, people have been trying to control the number of pests by using synthetic insecticides, which eventually causes an increased level of resistance to applied compounds. The effects of synthetic insecticides have encouraged researchers to search for alternatives and thus develop safe compounds with high specificity. Using knowledge about the physiology of insects and the functionality of compounds of insect origin, a new class of bioinsecticides called peptidomimetics, which are appropriately modified insect analogues, was created. One promising compound that mi

SUBMITTER: Walkowiak-Nowicka K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11266558 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature