Diversity and sex differences in rectal gland volatiles of Queensland fruit fly, Bactrocera tryoni (Diptera: Tephritidae). by Cynthia Castro-Vargas, Gunjan Pandey, Heng Lin Yeap, Michael J Lacey, Siu Fai Lee, Soo J Park, Phillip W Taylor, John G Oakeshott

“…Our results indicate previously unsuspected diversity of rectal gland volatiles that might have pheromone functions in males, but far fewer in females.…”
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Insights into the binding selectivity of harzianoic acids A and B to tetraspanin CD81 by Gérard Vergoten, Christian Bailly

“…The cyclobutane-containing monoterpene grandisol, an insect pheromone, has been identified as a fragment that could be modulated to improve its modest interaction with CD81-LEL. …”
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Genome Sequencing Providing Molecular Evidence of Tetrapolar Mating System and Heterothallic Life Cycle for Edible and Medicinal Mushroom <i>Polyporus umbellatus</i> Fr. by Shoujian Li, Youyan Liu, Liu Liu, Bing Li, Shunxing Guo

“…The resequencing of monokaryotic strains with four different mating-types, along with comparative analyses of mating-type loci, revealed the <i>HD1</i> and <i>HD2</i> (<i>HD</i>, homeodomain) genes determined the mating <i>A</i> types, and the <i>PR4</i>, <i>PR5</i>, and <i>PR6</i> (<i>PR</i>, pheromone receptor) genes determined the mating <i>B</i> types. …”
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Pumpkin and watermelon production constraints and management practices in Uganda by Fred B. Masika, Titus Alicai, Hussein Shimelis, Gabriel Ddamulira, Shahasi Y. Athman, Perpetua Ipulet, Morgan Andama, Arthur K. Tugume

“…Whereas weeding using hand hoes is the most common method of weed control, application of ash was the main strategy for pest management in pumpkin, while in watermelons, pheromone traps and pesticides were frequently used.…”
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The expansion and loss of specific olfactory genes in relatives of parasitic lice, the stored-product psocids (Psocodea: Liposcelididae) by Jun Sun, Jian Wu, Sheng-Yuan Sun, Zhi-Dong Chen, Guy Smagghe, Jin-Jun Wang, Dan-Dan Wei

“…Conclusions We identified olfactory-related genes of five Liposcelis species for the first time, providing valuable insights for future functional investigations into olfactory genes associated with pheromone and odorant recognition. These discoveries present promising targets for effectively managing psocid pests.…”
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