Arthropod-Plant Interactions最新文献

{"title":"Comparative proteomic analysis of Trioza erytreae nymphs developed on Citrus ×limon and Citrus ×sinensis host plants","authors":"Tomás Thormann Abranches de Magalhães,&nbsp;Liliana Isabel Tomé dos Anjos,&nbsp;Deborah Mary Power,&nbsp;José Alberto Cardoso Pereira,&nbsp;Amílcar Manuel Marreiros Duarte,&nbsp;Natália Tomás Marques","doi":"10.1007/s11829-026-10245-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11829-026-10245-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><i>Trioza erytreae</i> is a vector of Huanglongbing (HLB), a highly damaging citrus disease. Lemon plants (<i>Citrus</i> ×<i>limon</i>) are the preferred host for <i>T. erytreae</i>, although the underlying mechanisms behind this remain to be fully elucidated. A comparative proteomic analysis of <i>T. erytreae</i> nymphs in their fourth and fifth instars that were fed either lemon or sweet orange (SwO) was carried out to investigate the interaction with its hosts. A 24-hour sucrose feeding assay was conducted to understand proteomic responses to a nutrient-poor diet. Proteomic profiling using nanoscale liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (nanoLC-MS/MS) identified a total of 1,477 psyllid proteins with high confidence. Oviposition and nymphal development were also evaluated across citrus hosts, revealing higher numbers of nymphs developing on lemon than on SwO. Feeding on SwO enriched pathways related to “transmission across chemical synapses” and “metabolism of proteins”. Responses observed under a 24-hour sucrose-only diet enriched the biological processes “response to external stimulus”, “response to stress” and “cytoskeleton organization”. In contrast, these enrichments were absent on lemon host, suggesting that lemon provides a more favourable environment for psyllid development. In addition, nymphs developed on lemon exhibited enhanced energy metabolism and an increase in translation initiation factors. Overall, the results demonstrate that development strongly depends on host plant species, with SwO impairing optimal growth and lemon promoting successful nymphal development.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8409,"journal":{"name":"Arthropod-Plant Interactions","volume":"20 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11829-026-10245-6.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147829868","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Genotype-dependent productivity and quality responses of strawberry to Tetranychus urticae stress under contrasting pesticide treatments","authors":"Mehmet Ali Sarıdas,&nbsp;Erdal Ağçam,&nbsp;Serkan Pehlivan,&nbsp;Ekrem Atakan,&nbsp;Sevgi Paydaş Kargı,&nbsp;Kerem Mertoglu","doi":"10.1007/s11829-026-10247-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11829-026-10247-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study aimed to investigate the genotype-specific responses of five strawberry genotypes, two commercial cultivars (Festival, Rubygem), and three advanced breeding lines (Genotypes 36, 61, and 112), to two-spotted spider mite, <i>Tetranychus urticae</i> Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) infestations under the contrasting pesticide regimes. Pest mite suppression significantly enhanced fruit yield from 289 to 702 g per plant, accompanied by increased fruit weight (14.6 to 18.5 g) and number (19.8 to 38.1 berries). Genotype 61 displayed consistently high levels of glucose (4.04 g/100 g FW), malic acid (2.34 g/kg FW), catechin (58.5 mg/kg), and ellagic acid (26.1 mg/kg) under untreated conditions, reflecting strong basal metabolic defense involving osmoprotective sugars, malic acid-driven respiratory flux for energy and antioxidant phenolics aiding redox homeostasis. Festival, maintained high anthocyanin (403 mg C3G/kg) and antioxidant capacity (1473 µmol/100 g FW) even after pest removal, indicating robust and sustained secondary metabolism regardless of stress presence. PCA confirmed genotype × treatment interactions, revealing a trade-off between yield-related traits and metabolites, where genotypes achieving higher productivity tended to exhibit downregulation of antioxidant and quality-related compounds. Results obtained emphasize the necessity of breeding metabolically resilient genotypes that can balance yield performance and quality-related metabolism for sustainable strawberry production under increasing pest pressure, which may be further influenced by changing environmental conditions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8409,"journal":{"name":"Arthropod-Plant Interactions","volume":"20 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11829-026-10247-4.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147829871","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of cabbage aphid preference for Ethiopian mustard (Brassica carinata): implications for trap cropping in kale systems","authors":"Bretor Katuku Mutua,&nbsp;Isack H. Adan,&nbsp;Edward Nderitu Karanja,&nbsp;Thomas Dubois,&nbsp;Daniel Munyao Mutyambai","doi":"10.1007/s11829-026-10246-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11829-026-10246-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Trap cropping has proven to be a promising, widely documented, and sustainable eco-friendly strategy within integrated pest management systems for managing insect pests. Numerous studies have successfully demonstrated its effectiveness across diverse agricultural systems, with new ones, continually being developed. The current study sought to evaluate the potential of Ethiopian mustard (<i>Brassica carinata</i>) as a trap crop for managing cabbage aphids (<i>Brevicoryne brassicae</i> L.) through laboratory choice tests and field experiments. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emission was also compared between kale (<i>Brassica oleracea</i> var. <i>acephala</i>) and Ethiopian mustard using gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Laboratory choice tests showed that <i>B</i>. <i>brassicae</i> significantly preferred Ethiopian mustard (56.5%) to kale leaf discs (24.5%). Headspace GC-MS analysis revealed that kale emitted VOCs in higher concentrations. Among the 19 compounds detected in the two plants, only <i>p</i>-xylene, limonene, and <i>α</i>-pinene showed significant differences. Further, non-metric multidimensional scaling (NMDS) analysis revealed a significant difference between the overall VOCs emitted by the two plants (<i>P</i> &lt; 0.05). Subsequently, field trials were conducted for two cropping seasons by separately intercropping kale with rosemary (<i>Rosmarinus officinalis</i>) and coriander (<i>Coriandrum sativum</i>) while bordering the two plots with Ethiopian mustard. In both seasons, the highest population of <i>B. brassicae</i> was observed on Ethiopian mustard bordering the <i>C</i>. <i>sativum</i> intercrop (<i>P</i> &lt; 0.05). Our results indicate that Ethiopian mustard has the potential to be used as a trap crop in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to protect kale against <i>B</i>. <i>brassicae</i> attack.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8409,"journal":{"name":"Arthropod-Plant Interactions","volume":"20 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147754439","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Untargeted metabolomics and detoxification of parthenium weed phytotoxins across life stages of Zygogramma bicolorata Pallister (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)","authors":"Priyanka Yadav,&nbsp;Bhupendra Kumar","doi":"10.1007/s11829-026-10244-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11829-026-10244-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study investigates the metabolomic profiles across various life stages of the Parthenium beetle, <i>Zygogramma bicolorata</i> Pallister (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), and its host plant, <i>Parthenium hysterophorus</i> L. (Asterales: Asteraceae). As a promising biocontrol agent for the invasive Parthenium weed, understanding these profiles is essential. The analysis identified 2,588 metabolites in fourth-instar larvae (n = 15), 2,369 in larval feces (n = 15), 636 in adult females (n = 15), 929 in female feces (n = 15), and 3,161 in Parthenium leaves (n = 15 plants). Enrichment analysis based on chemical structure revealed distinct differences in chemical classes across the four groups: fourth instar larvae, larval feces, adult females, and female feces. A comparative analysis of metabolic pathways across all groups identified 11 pathways common to all, five shared only by larvae and adult females, seven exclusive to larvae, and one unique to adult females. Metabolomic profiles of larvae, adult females, and their feces contained a range of compounds, including terpenoids, flavonoids, amino acids, pseudo-guaianolides, carbohydrates, and phenolic acids. Among these, seven potential phytotoxic compounds—caffeic acid, vanillic acid, ferulic acid, chlorogenic acid, quinic acid, anisic acid, and parthenin—were also detected in the host plant <i>P. hysterophorus</i>. These findings highlight significant differences in the metabolic profiles of <i>Z. bicolorata</i> and its host plant, providing new insights into the insect's detoxification mechanisms. This study enhances our understanding of the complex biochemical interactions between <i>Z. bicolorata</i> and Parthenium, contributing valuable knowledge for biocontrol applications.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8409,"journal":{"name":"Arthropod-Plant Interactions","volume":"20 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147754440","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diversity, abundance, and foraging behaviour of flower visiting insects in cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) in South East Central India","authors":"Monika,&nbsp;Vikas Ramteke,&nbsp; Bhojendra,&nbsp;Nemichand Mandawi,&nbsp;Shravan Chandrawashi,&nbsp;Raghunath Singh Netam,&nbsp;T. N. Raviprasad,&nbsp;Kaliaperumal Vanitha,&nbsp;J. Dinkara Adiga,&nbsp;Devchand Salam,&nbsp;Narendra Kumar,&nbsp;Parvinder Kumar Salam,&nbsp;Padmakshi Thakur","doi":"10.1007/s11829-026-10242-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11829-026-10242-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The present study examined the diversity and foraging behavior of insect visitors on cashew (<i>Anacardium occidentale</i>) inflorescence, revealing a diverse assemblage of pollinators across five insect orders: Hymenoptera, Diptera, Lepidoptera, Coleoptera, and Hemiptera. A total of 20 insect species were recorded, with Hymenoptera, particularly <i>Apis cerana indica</i>, <i>Apis florea</i>, and <i>Tetragonula</i> sp., being the most frequent visitors and key pollinators. Ants were observed in abundance but their role in pollination remained uncertain. Pollinator preference was influenced by floral rewards, with nectar-foraging bees favoring hermaphrodite flowers, while pollen-collecting bees showed a preference for male flowers. Foraging behavior varied across species, with <i>Pieris rapae</i> exhibiting the fastest foraging speed (3.66 s flower^− 1) whereas, highest foraging rate (7.60 flowers min^− 1) was recorded in <i>Apis cerana indica</i>. Pollinator abundance was highest between 10:00–12:00 h, coinciding with peak nectar availability. Diversity indices revealed that Shannon’s diversity index and Simpson’s dominance index were highest during mid-morning, gradually declining in the late afternoon. Among cashew varieties, VRI-3 exhibited the highest pollinator diversity, whereas Indira Kaju recorded the lowest. The findings emphasize the role of diverse pollinator communities in enhancing cashew pollination efficiency and highlight the need for targeted pollination management strategies to optimize cashew yield. Understanding pollinator dynamics can contribute to improved cashew productivity through conservation and management of key pollinating species.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8409,"journal":{"name":"Arthropod-Plant Interactions","volume":"20 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147642998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction: Plant response to touch vs. insect feeding vibrations","authors":"Taylor Paret,&nbsp;Connor Maricic,&nbsp;Reginald Cocroft,&nbsp;Heidi Appel","doi":"10.1007/s11829-026-10240-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11829-026-10240-x","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8409,"journal":{"name":"Arthropod-Plant Interactions","volume":"20 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11829-026-10240-x.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147607218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Beyond predator bodyguards: ant attendance at post-floral pericarpial nectaries increases fruit production, improves fruit morphology, and reduces nectar thief visitation in Declieuxia fruticosa (Rubiaceae)","authors":"Taís Alves da Cruz,&nbsp;Gabriela Fraga Porto,&nbsp;Bruno de Sousa-Lopes,&nbsp;Kleber Del-Claro","doi":"10.1007/s11829-026-10238-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11829-026-10238-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p><i>Declieuxia fruticosa</i> produces branches with inflorescences that simultaneously bear floral buds, distylous flowers, and fruits with post-floral pericarpial nectaries (PPNs). These branches attract ants, pollinators, herbivores, and nectar thieves. Ants feeding on PPNs may act as plant bodyguards against herbivores, but they can also influence floral visitors, potentially generating both costs and benefits for plant reproduction. However, the net effects of these multitrophic interactions on plant fitness remain unclear. We tested the hypothesis that ant presence at PPNs enhances fruit production and improves fruit morphological traits in <i>D. fruticosa</i> by repelling herbivores and nectar thieves, while not interfering with legitimate pollinators. Field experiments and observations were conducted in Uberlândia, MG, Brazil, manipulating ant presence and absence. We quantified fruit number, weight, width, and length, and evaluated stigma receptivity, pollen availability, and the assemblage of floral visitors and herbivores. Our results demonstrate that ant presence at PPNs significantly increases fruit set and all evaluated morphological traits. Fruits produced in the presence of ants were, on average, 25% larger and 2.4 times heavier than those from ant-excluded plants. Moreover, ant presence was associated with a 2.9-fold reduction in the frequency of nectar thieves and a 65% increase in visitation frequency by <i>Apis mellifera</i>, the main pollinator. These findings indicate that ant-mediated protection against herbivores and floral exploiters, without substantial interference in pollination, directly enhances plant fitness. Overall, our study highlights the role of ants in shaping plant reproductive success through direct and indirect multitrophic interactions.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8409,"journal":{"name":"Arthropod-Plant Interactions","volume":"20 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11829-026-10238-5.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147560588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Spatial and temporal effects of Eurosta solidaginis-induced stem galls on leaf physiology in Solidago canadensis","authors":"Michelle J. Chin,&nbsp;Mari Alkassam,&nbsp;Mannat Bagga,&nbsp;Su Hyun Elizabeth Ko,&nbsp;Jason C. L. Brown","doi":"10.1007/s11829-026-10239-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11829-026-10239-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Insect-induced galls act as resource sinks, but their effects on ungalled plant tissues are poorly understood. We examined how stem galls induced by <i>Eurosta solidaginis</i> affected <i>Solidago canadensis</i> leaf physiology, measuring multiple parameters in leaves close to and far from galls (and similar locations in ungalled plants) throughout late summer and autumn. While chlorophyll concentration was unaffected, stomatal density was higher in leaves close to galls, suggesting localized effects on stomatal development. Starch levels were lower in close and far leaves from galled plants, consistent with galls acting as powerful carbon sinks. Catalase activity was elevated only in leaves close to galls, yet these leaves showed no increased resistance to oxidative damage, suggesting catalase upregulation may instead protect larvae from photosynthetic reactive oxygen species (ROS). Salicylic acid, a defense hormone, was higher in leaves close to galls but only in some years, indicating spatially localized, environmentally-dependent defense responses. Early-season increases in leaf moisture content in leaves from galled plants may minimize larval freezing risk, while lack of increased transpiration rate over the season in galled plants may represent improved leaf cuticle maintenance to prevent desiccation. These spatially and temporally dynamic responses reveal that <i>Eurosta</i> manipulates host physiology in ways that could maximize its energy acquisition while minimizing freezing risk and oxidative stress. Our findings may inform biological control strategies for aggressive and invasive <i>Solidago</i> populations.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8409,"journal":{"name":"Arthropod-Plant Interactions","volume":"20 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147560197","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Research progress on the mahogany shoot borer, Hypsipyla grandella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae): new perspectives for its management","authors":"Ioreni Margarita Hernández-Velázquez,&nbsp;Rebeca González-Gómez,&nbsp;Laura Rosado,&nbsp;Carlos Cadena,&nbsp;Alejandro Pereira-Santana,&nbsp;Salvador Hernández Moreno,&nbsp;Antonio Andrade-Torres,&nbsp;Jesús Alejandro Zamora-Briseño","doi":"10.1007/s11829-026-10223-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11829-026-10223-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The mahogany shoot borer, <i>Hypsipyla grandella</i>, is one of the most serious pests affecting Spanish cedar and mahogany crops. This pest species has halted the massive commercial propagation of these crops in Latin America. The lack of effective control measures, combined with the limited application of cutting-edge techniques to investigate the insect’s biology and ecology, has hindered the development of data-based control strategies. In this review, we performed a systematic survey of the available scientific literature on <i>H. grandella</i> using selected academic databases. We categorized the retrieved studies according to their main research focus, allowing us to identify research trends and knowledge gaps in the current state of research on this pest species. Our analysis indicates that most studies have focused on descriptive aspects of the insect’s biology and life cycle, whereas host–insect interactions and the chemical ecology conducted by this insect remain poorly explored. Additionally, we provide a summary and discussion of the principal management strategies evaluated to date, encompassing both conventional silvicultural practices and alternative or integrated approaches. Finally, we suggest innovative research directions to address the methodological gaps, which we believe are necessary for the development of new management strategies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8409,"journal":{"name":"Arthropod-Plant Interactions","volume":"20 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147560732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tailoring the species composition and in-field deployment of flower strips for functional insect biodiversity and biological control","authors":"Séverin Hatt,&nbsp;Daphné Maenhout,&nbsp;Antoine Coppi,&nbsp;Qingxuan Xu,&nbsp;Frédéric Francis,&nbsp;Julien Piqueray","doi":"10.1007/s11829-026-10234-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11829-026-10234-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Flower strips in agroecosystems contribute to insect conservation and can favor biological control of crop pests. First, we compared a flower mixture tailored to attract and support natural enemies of aphids, to a subsidized mixture, on the attraction and support of functional insect biodiversity. Second, we tested the in-field deployment of flower strips set at 27 m intervals with sugar beet crop to enhance the regulation of aphid pests, independently of the flower mixture. The tailored mixture showed a more consistent flowering cover, and a significantly higher presence of aphids serving as alternative prey/hosts, than the subsidized mixture. The abundance of natural enemies was low in the flower strips and was not significantly different between the two mixtures, while non-predatory hoverflies were numerous, and significantly more abundant in the tailored mixture. The abundance of <i>Aphis fabae</i> was significantly reduced on sugar beet bordered by in-field flower strips. The abundance of <i>Myzus persicae</i> followed a similar trend, but with a high variability leading to non-significant differences between fields. Predators on sugar beet were mainly ladybird beetles and hoverflies, which abundance was significantly correlated with the abundance of <i>Aphis fabae</i>. By tailoring the plant species composition of mixtures, we demonstrate that flower strips can support both natural enemies and non-predatory insects, offering potential for multifunctional habitats. Their deployment within fields significantly contributes to protecting crops against aphids. As such, tailored and in-field flower strips represent strategic tools to design pest suppressive agroecosystems.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8409,"journal":{"name":"Arthropod-Plant Interactions","volume":"20 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147441442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}