• dr Jacek Francikowski
Stanowisko: Adiunkt
Jednostka: Wydział Nauk Przyrodniczych
Adres: 40-007 Katowice, ul. Bankowa 9
Piętro: II
Numer pokoju: 219
Telefon: (32) 359 1278
E-mail: jacek.francikowski@us.edu.pl
Spis publikacji: Spis wg CINiBA
Spis publikacji: Spis wg OPUS
Scopus Author ID: 56406433600
Publikacje z bazy Scopus
2024
Wójcikowska, B.; Chwiałkowska, K.; Nowak, K.; Citerne, S.; Morończyk, J.; Wójcik, A. M.; Kiwior-Wesołowska, A.; Francikowski, J.; Kwaśniewski, M.; Gaj, M. D.
Transcriptomic profiling reveals histone acetylation-regulated genes involved in somatic embryogenesis in Arabidopsis thaliana Journal Article
In: BMC Genomics, vol. 25, no. 1, 2024, ISSN: 14712164, (2).
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title = {Transcriptomic profiling reveals histone acetylation-regulated genes involved in somatic embryogenesis in Arabidopsis thaliana},
author = { B. Wójcikowska and K. Chwiałkowska and K. Nowak and S. Citerne and J. Morończyk and A.M. Wójcik and A. Kiwior-Wesołowska and J. Francikowski and M. Kwaśniewski and M.D. Gaj},
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abstract = {Background: Somatic embryogenesis (SE) exemplifies the unique developmental plasticity of plant cells. The regulatory processes, including epigenetic modifications controlling embryogenic reprogramming of cell transcriptome, have just started to be revealed. Results: To identify the genes of histone acetylation-regulated expression in SE, we analyzed global transcriptomes of Arabidopsis explants undergoing embryogenic induction in response to treatment with histone deacetylase inhibitor, trichostatin A (TSA). The TSA-induced and auxin (2;4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid; 2;4-D)-induced transcriptomes were compared. RNA-seq results revealed the similarities of the TSA- and auxin-induced transcriptomic responses that involve extensive deregulation, mostly repression, of the majority of genes. Within the differentially expressed genes (DEGs), we identified the master regulators (transcription factors - TFs) of SE, genes involved in biosynthesis, signaling, and polar transport of auxin and NITRILASE-encoding genes of the function in indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) biosynthesis. TSA-upregulated TF genes of essential functions in auxin-induced SE, included LEC1/LEC2, FUS3, AGL15, MYB118, PHB, PHV, PLTs, and WUS/WOXs. The TSA-induced transcriptome revealed also extensive upregulation of stress-related genes, including those related to stress hormone biosynthesis. In line with transcriptomic data, TSA-induced explants accumulated salicylic acid (SA) and abscisic acid (ABA), suggesting the role of histone acetylation (Hac) in regulating stress hormone-related responses during SE induction. Since mostly the adaxial side of cotyledon explant contributes to SE induction, we also identified organ polarity-related genes responding to TSA treatment, including AIL7/PLT7, RGE1, LBD18, 40, HB32, CBF1, and ULT2. Analysis of the relevant mutants supported the role of polarity-related genes in SE induction. Conclusion: The study results provide a step forward in deciphering the epigenetic network controlling embryogenic transition in somatic cells of plants. © The Author(s) 2024.},
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Background: Somatic embryogenesis (SE) exemplifies the unique developmental plasticity of plant cells. The regulatory processes, including epigenetic modifications controlling embryogenic reprogramming of cell transcriptome, have just started to be revealed. Results: To identify the genes of histone acetylation-regulated expression in SE, we analyzed global transcriptomes of Arabidopsis explants undergoing embryogenic induction in response to treatment with histone deacetylase inhibitor, trichostatin A (TSA). The TSA-induced and auxin (2;4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid; 2;4-D)-induced transcriptomes were compared. RNA-seq results revealed the similarities of the TSA- and auxin-induced transcriptomic responses that involve extensive deregulation, mostly repression, of the majority of genes. Within the differentially expressed genes (DEGs), we identified the master regulators (transcription factors - TFs) of SE, genes involved in biosynthesis, signaling, and polar transport of auxin and NITRILASE-encoding genes of the function in indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) biosynthesis. TSA-upregulated TF genes of essential functions in auxin-induced SE, included LEC1/LEC2, FUS3, AGL15, MYB118, PHB, PHV, PLTs, and WUS/WOXs. The TSA-induced transcriptome revealed also extensive upregulation of stress-related genes, including those related to stress hormone biosynthesis. In line with transcriptomic data, TSA-induced explants accumulated salicylic acid (SA) and abscisic acid (ABA), suggesting the role of histone acetylation (Hac) in regulating stress hormone-related responses during SE induction. Since mostly the adaxial side of cotyledon explant contributes to SE induction, we also identified organ polarity-related genes responding to TSA treatment, including AIL7/PLT7, RGE1, LBD18, 40, HB32, CBF1, and ULT2. Analysis of the relevant mutants supported the role of polarity-related genes in SE induction. Conclusion: The study results provide a step forward in deciphering the epigenetic network controlling embryogenic transition in somatic cells of plants. © The Author(s) 2024.
2023
Sepahvand, Z.; Ziaee, M.; Ghorbani, R.; Hemmati, S. A.; Francikowski, J.
In: Agriculture (Switzerland), vol. 13, no. 12, 2023, ISSN: 20770472.
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title = {Influence of Grapevine Cultivar on Population Levels of Lobesia botrana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and Effectiveness of Insecticides in Controlling This Pest},
author = { Z. Sepahvand and M. Ziaee and R. Ghorbani and S.A. Hemmati and J. Francikowski},
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year = {2023},
date = {2023-01-01},
journal = {Agriculture (Switzerland)},
volume = {13},
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publisher = {Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)},
abstract = {The European grapevine moth, Lobesia botrana (Denis and Schiffermüller) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), is the most critical pest of vineyards. In the present study, pheromone-baited traps were applied in 2021 and 2022 to monitor the moth population dynamics and to determine the number of L. botrana generations. The number of eggs and larvae was also counted in four vineyards with Askari, Yaghooti, Keshmeshi, and Fakhri cultivars. Moreover, the morphological properties of clusters were evaluated in different grape cultivars to find out the susceptible cultivar to L. botrana. In 2022, different insecticides were used in the Askari cultivar vineyard, and larval damage level was assessed. Three generations were recorded in all vineyards each year. The population of males was not affected by the cultivar. In contrast, the population density of eggs and larvae was significantly higher in Yaghooti than in other tested cultivars. It could be attributed to the cluster compactness and thin skin of berries in Yaghooti, which makes it more susceptible to L. botrana infestations. In contrast, the lowest eggs and larval population density was reported in the Fakhri cultivar indicating the tolerance of this cultivar compared to the other tested cultivars. The field trial showed that the application of insecticides in the second and third generations reduced the damage level of L. botrana. The rotation of insecticides with different modes of action in consecutive generations of L. botrana can be used to reduce damage levels. © 2023 by the authors.},
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The European grapevine moth, Lobesia botrana (Denis and Schiffermüller) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), is the most critical pest of vineyards. In the present study, pheromone-baited traps were applied in 2021 and 2022 to monitor the moth population dynamics and to determine the number of L. botrana generations. The number of eggs and larvae was also counted in four vineyards with Askari, Yaghooti, Keshmeshi, and Fakhri cultivars. Moreover, the morphological properties of clusters were evaluated in different grape cultivars to find out the susceptible cultivar to L. botrana. In 2022, different insecticides were used in the Askari cultivar vineyard, and larval damage level was assessed. Three generations were recorded in all vineyards each year. The population of males was not affected by the cultivar. In contrast, the population density of eggs and larvae was significantly higher in Yaghooti than in other tested cultivars. It could be attributed to the cluster compactness and thin skin of berries in Yaghooti, which makes it more susceptible to L. botrana infestations. In contrast, the lowest eggs and larval population density was reported in the Fakhri cultivar indicating the tolerance of this cultivar compared to the other tested cultivars. The field trial showed that the application of insecticides in the second and third generations reduced the damage level of L. botrana. The rotation of insecticides with different modes of action in consecutive generations of L. botrana can be used to reduce damage levels. © 2023 by the authors.
Baran, B.; Krzyżowski, M.; Rádai, Z.; Francikowski, J.; Hohol, M.
In: Animal Cognition, vol. 26, no. 3, pp. 755-770, 2023, ISSN: 14359448.
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title = {Geometry-based navigation in the dark: layout symmetry facilitates spatial learning in the house cricket, Acheta domesticus, in the absence of visual cues},
author = { B. Baran and M. Krzyżowski and Z. Rádai and J. Francikowski and M. Hohol},
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abstract = {The capacity to navigate by layout geometry has been widely recognized as a robust strategy of place-finding. It has been reported in various species, although most studies were performed with vision-based paradigms. In the presented study, we aimed to investigate layout symmetry-based navigation in the house cricket, Acheta domesticus, in the absence of visual cues. For this purpose, we used a non-visual paradigm modeled on the Tennessee Williams setup. We ensured that the visual cues were indeed inaccessible to insects. In the main experiment, we tested whether crickets are capable of learning to localize the centrally positioned, inconspicuous cool spot in heated arenas of various shapes (i.e.; circular; square; triangular; and asymmetric quadrilateral). We found that the symmetry of the arena significantly facilitates crickets’ learning to find the cool spot, indicated by the increased time spent on the cool spot and the decreased latency in locating it in subsequent trials. To investigate mechanisms utilized by crickets, we analyzed their approach paths to the spot. We found that crickets used both heuristic and directed strategies of approaching the target, with the dominance of a semi-directed strategy (i.e.; a thigmotactic phase preceding direct navigation to the target). We propose that the poor performance of crickets in the asymmetrical quadrilateral arena may be explained by the difficulty of encoding its layout with cues from a single modality. © 2022, The Author(s).},
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The capacity to navigate by layout geometry has been widely recognized as a robust strategy of place-finding. It has been reported in various species, although most studies were performed with vision-based paradigms. In the presented study, we aimed to investigate layout symmetry-based navigation in the house cricket, Acheta domesticus, in the absence of visual cues. For this purpose, we used a non-visual paradigm modeled on the Tennessee Williams setup. We ensured that the visual cues were indeed inaccessible to insects. In the main experiment, we tested whether crickets are capable of learning to localize the centrally positioned, inconspicuous cool spot in heated arenas of various shapes (i.e.; circular; square; triangular; and asymmetric quadrilateral). We found that the symmetry of the arena significantly facilitates crickets’ learning to find the cool spot, indicated by the increased time spent on the cool spot and the decreased latency in locating it in subsequent trials. To investigate mechanisms utilized by crickets, we analyzed their approach paths to the spot. We found that crickets used both heuristic and directed strategies of approaching the target, with the dominance of a semi-directed strategy (i.e.; a thigmotactic phase preceding direct navigation to the target). We propose that the poor performance of crickets in the asymmetrical quadrilateral arena may be explained by the difficulty of encoding its layout with cues from a single modality. © 2022, The Author(s).
Jaafari-Behi, V.; Ziaee, M.; Kocheili, F.; Hemmati, S. A.; Francikowski, J.
Life-table parameters of Plodia interpunctella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) on different stored date palm fruits under laboratory conditions Journal Article
In: Journal of Insect Science, vol. 23, no. 3, 2023, ISSN: 15362442.
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title = {Life-table parameters of Plodia interpunctella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) on different stored date palm fruits under laboratory conditions},
author = { V. Jaafari-Behi and M. Ziaee and F. Kocheili and S.A. Hemmati and J. Francikowski},
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abstract = {Indian meal moth, Plodia interpunctella (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), is a polyphagous insect pest that causes serious damage to various food crops in storage. This study aimed to investigate the life-history and demographic parameters of P. interpunctella on 5 varieties of date palm fruits (Phoenix dactylifera L.), including Dayri, Estemaran, Fersi, Halavi, and Zahedi under laboratory conditions. Data were analyzed and compared using the age–stage, 2-sex life table. Plodia interpunctella completed its development on all date varieties. The shortest and longest pre-adult periods were recorded on Zahedi (38.47 days) and Estemaran (44.65 days) varieties, respectively. The net reproductive rates (R0) were 82.51, 59.05, 63.61, 102.27, and 114.86 offspring on Dayri, Estemaran, Fersi, Halavi, and Zahedi varieties, respectively. The intrinsic rate of increase (r) were 0.098, 0.085, 0.089, 0.109, and 0.113 day−1 on Dayri, Estemaran, Fersi, Halavi, and Zahedi varieties, respectively.The female fecundity ranged from 133.4 to 259.24 eggs on Estemaran and Zahedi varieties, respectively. The highest mean generation time (T) was obtained on Estemaran (47.984 days), and the lowest value of this parameter was obtained on Zahedi (41.722 days) variety. The results indicated that Zahedi and Halavi varieties were the susceptible hosts for P. interpunctella. In contrast, the Estemaran and Fersi were the most resistant varieties against P. interpunctella, which can be used for integrated management programs to decrease the damage of this pest. © The Author(s) 2023. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Entomological Society of America.},
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Indian meal moth, Plodia interpunctella (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), is a polyphagous insect pest that causes serious damage to various food crops in storage. This study aimed to investigate the life-history and demographic parameters of P. interpunctella on 5 varieties of date palm fruits (Phoenix dactylifera L.), including Dayri, Estemaran, Fersi, Halavi, and Zahedi under laboratory conditions. Data were analyzed and compared using the age–stage, 2-sex life table. Plodia interpunctella completed its development on all date varieties. The shortest and longest pre-adult periods were recorded on Zahedi (38.47 days) and Estemaran (44.65 days) varieties, respectively. The net reproductive rates (R0) were 82.51, 59.05, 63.61, 102.27, and 114.86 offspring on Dayri, Estemaran, Fersi, Halavi, and Zahedi varieties, respectively. The intrinsic rate of increase (r) were 0.098, 0.085, 0.089, 0.109, and 0.113 day−1 on Dayri, Estemaran, Fersi, Halavi, and Zahedi varieties, respectively.The female fecundity ranged from 133.4 to 259.24 eggs on Estemaran and Zahedi varieties, respectively. The highest mean generation time (T) was obtained on Estemaran (47.984 days), and the lowest value of this parameter was obtained on Zahedi (41.722 days) variety. The results indicated that Zahedi and Halavi varieties were the susceptible hosts for P. interpunctella. In contrast, the Estemaran and Fersi were the most resistant varieties against P. interpunctella, which can be used for integrated management programs to decrease the damage of this pest. © The Author(s) 2023. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Entomological Society of America.
2022
Ziaee, M.; Jalaeian, M.; Danaeifar, A.; Takabi, A. S.; Bakali, A. J.; Saki, M.; Veysi, F.; Aghaei, N.; Francikowski, J.
In: Journal of Stored Products Research, vol. 99, 2022, ISSN: 0022474X.
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title = {Iranian diatomaceous earth as a control agent for protection of paddy rice against Sitotroga cerealella (Oliv.) (Lepidoptera, Gelechiidae) and its delayed effects on physicochemical properties of paddy rice: DE on S. cerealella and its effects on paddy rice},
author = { M. Ziaee and M. Jalaeian and A. Danaeifar and A.S. Takabi and A.J. Bakali and M. Saki and F. Veysi and N. Aghaei and J. Francikowski},
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date = {2022-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Stored Products Research},
volume = {99},
publisher = {Elsevier Ltd},
abstract = {Sitotroga cerealella (Oliv.) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is one of the destructive insect pests of paddy rice in grain storage facilities and warehouses. For this study, the insecticidal activity of a new Iranian DE formulation, Dryasil, was evaluated against S. cerealella fourth instar larvae on three varieties of paddy rice: Hashemi, Khazar, and Champa. The bioassays were carried out at the concentrations of 400 and 1000 mg/kg and four temperature levels (15; 20; 25; and 30 °C) after 7, and 14 d of exposure interval. The effects of this protectant were also investigated on the quality of the treated-paddy rice after three months of storage. In all tested varieties, mortality of the exposed larvae increased with increased concentration of DE and exposure period. The activity of DE was higher at 30 °C than other tested temperatures. The highest larval mortality (69.80%) was reported in Khazar variety treated with 1000 mg/kg at 30 °C. The larvae were well controlled in Khazar and then Hashemi variety. The DE had no adverse effects on water absorption rate, volume expansion ratio, cooking time, and chalkiness percentage. Overall, our findings suggest that Dryasil could be considered as a grain protectant that does not adversely affect the properties of different paddy rice varieties to control S. cerealella. © 2022},
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Sitotroga cerealella (Oliv.) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is one of the destructive insect pests of paddy rice in grain storage facilities and warehouses. For this study, the insecticidal activity of a new Iranian DE formulation, Dryasil, was evaluated against S. cerealella fourth instar larvae on three varieties of paddy rice: Hashemi, Khazar, and Champa. The bioassays were carried out at the concentrations of 400 and 1000 mg/kg and four temperature levels (15; 20; 25; and 30 °C) after 7, and 14 d of exposure interval. The effects of this protectant were also investigated on the quality of the treated-paddy rice after three months of storage. In all tested varieties, mortality of the exposed larvae increased with increased concentration of DE and exposure period. The activity of DE was higher at 30 °C than other tested temperatures. The highest larval mortality (69.80%) was reported in Khazar variety treated with 1000 mg/kg at 30 °C. The larvae were well controlled in Khazar and then Hashemi variety. The DE had no adverse effects on water absorption rate, volume expansion ratio, cooking time, and chalkiness percentage. Overall, our findings suggest that Dryasil could be considered as a grain protectant that does not adversely affect the properties of different paddy rice varieties to control S. cerealella. © 2022
2021
Hatami, M.; Ziaee, M.; Seraj, A. A.; Mehrabi-Koushki, M.; Francikowski, J.
Effects of imunit insecticide on biological characteristics and life table parameters of spodoptera cilium (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Journal Article
In: Insects, vol. 12, no. 12, 2021, ISSN: 20754450.
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title = {Effects of imunit insecticide on biological characteristics and life table parameters of spodoptera cilium (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)},
author = { M. Hatami and M. Ziaee and A.A. Seraj and M. Mehrabi-Koushki and J. Francikowski},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85121628277&doi=10.3390%2finsects12121138&partnerID=40&md5=51538b880b632f74ba4e2e8dc050fa7b},
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year = {2021},
date = {2021-01-01},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {12},
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publisher = {MDPI},
abstract = {Imunit is a mixture of alpha-cypermethrin + teflubenzuron, and has been launched for controlling caterpillars. In this study, the effects of Imunit at LC50 and LC30 were investigated on parental and offspring generation of S. cilium, according to age-stage, two-sex life table. The experiments were conducted by leaf dipping method at 25◦ C and 60 ± 5% relative humidity, under a cycle of 16 h fluorescent light and 8 h darkness. LC30 and LC50 concentrations of Imunit increased the immature developmental time of S. cilium in the offspring generation, while the LC50 of Imunit significantly reduced the developmental time of adults. The adult pre-oviposition period and total pre-oviposition period considerably increased when offspring were treated with LC50 of Imunit. In offspring of S. cilium exposed to LC50 and LC30 concentrations of Imunit, the gross reproductive rate (GRR), net reproduction rate (R0), the intrinsic rate of population increase (r), and the finite rate of population increase (λ) significantly reduced compared to the control. This study showed that the application of Imunit at LC50 could suppress the S. cilium population and can be used in the integrated management program of this pest. © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.},
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Imunit is a mixture of alpha-cypermethrin + teflubenzuron, and has been launched for controlling caterpillars. In this study, the effects of Imunit at LC50 and LC30 were investigated on parental and offspring generation of S. cilium, according to age-stage, two-sex life table. The experiments were conducted by leaf dipping method at 25◦ C and 60 ± 5% relative humidity, under a cycle of 16 h fluorescent light and 8 h darkness. LC30 and LC50 concentrations of Imunit increased the immature developmental time of S. cilium in the offspring generation, while the LC50 of Imunit significantly reduced the developmental time of adults. The adult pre-oviposition period and total pre-oviposition period considerably increased when offspring were treated with LC50 of Imunit. In offspring of S. cilium exposed to LC50 and LC30 concentrations of Imunit, the gross reproductive rate (GRR), net reproduction rate (R0), the intrinsic rate of population increase (r), and the finite rate of population increase (λ) significantly reduced compared to the control. This study showed that the application of Imunit at LC50 could suppress the S. cilium population and can be used in the integrated management program of this pest. © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
Francikowski, J.; Potrzebska, M.; Szulińska, E.; Tarnawska, M.; Rádai, Z.; Łozowski, B.; Baran, B.; Krzyżowski, M.
In: Scientific Reports, vol. 11, no. 1, 2021, ISSN: 20452322.
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title = {The effects of high-monosaccharide diets on development and biochemical composition of white-eyed mutant strain of house cricket (Acheta domesticus)},
author = { J. Francikowski and M. Potrzebska and E. Szulińska and M. Tarnawska and Z. Rádai and B. Łozowski and B. Baran and M. Krzyżowski},
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journal = {Scientific Reports},
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abstract = {Tryptophan (TRP) is one of the essential amino acids in the animal body. Its exogenicity and low concentrations mean that it can be regarded as one of the key regulatory molecules at the cellular as well as physiological level. It has been shown to have a number of essential functions, such as in the production of other biologically active molecules. The main objective of this project was to investigate the effects of a high monosaccharide diet (HMD) on a hemimetabolic insect—house cricket (Acheta domesticus) and a mutant strain with impaired visual pigment synthesis (closely related to the tryptophan and kynurenine (KYN) metabolic pathway)—white eye. This study was aimed at determining the effects of glucose and fructose on cricket development and biochemical composition. A parallel goal was to compare the response of both cricket strains to HMD. ELISA assays indicated dysfunction of the TRP-KYN pathway in white strain insects and an elevated KYN/TRP ratio. Biochemical analyses demonstrated the effects of HMD mainly on fat and glycogen content. A decrease in food intake was also observed in the groups on HMD. However, no changes in imago body weight and water content were observed. The results of the study indicate a stronger response of the white strain to HMD compared to the wild-type strain. At the same time, a stronger detrimental effect of fructose than of glucose was apparent. Sex was found to be a modulating factor in the response to HMD. © 2021, The Author(s).},
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Tryptophan (TRP) is one of the essential amino acids in the animal body. Its exogenicity and low concentrations mean that it can be regarded as one of the key regulatory molecules at the cellular as well as physiological level. It has been shown to have a number of essential functions, such as in the production of other biologically active molecules. The main objective of this project was to investigate the effects of a high monosaccharide diet (HMD) on a hemimetabolic insect—house cricket (Acheta domesticus) and a mutant strain with impaired visual pigment synthesis (closely related to the tryptophan and kynurenine (KYN) metabolic pathway)—white eye. This study was aimed at determining the effects of glucose and fructose on cricket development and biochemical composition. A parallel goal was to compare the response of both cricket strains to HMD. ELISA assays indicated dysfunction of the TRP-KYN pathway in white strain insects and an elevated KYN/TRP ratio. Biochemical analyses demonstrated the effects of HMD mainly on fat and glycogen content. A decrease in food intake was also observed in the groups on HMD. However, no changes in imago body weight and water content were observed. The results of the study indicate a stronger response of the white strain to HMD compared to the wild-type strain. At the same time, a stronger detrimental effect of fructose than of glucose was apparent. Sex was found to be a modulating factor in the response to HMD. © 2021, The Author(s).
Krzyżowski, M.; Baran, B.; Francikowski, J.
Intergenerational transmission of resistance of callosobruchus maculatus to essential oil treatment Journal Article
In: Molecules, vol. 26, no. 15, 2021, ISSN: 14203049, (3).
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title = {Intergenerational transmission of resistance of callosobruchus maculatus to essential oil treatment},
author = { M. Krzyżowski and B. Baran and J. Francikowski},
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abstract = {Due to the rise of numerous legal restrictions as well as the increasing emergence of resistant populations, the number of available pesticides is decreasing significantly. One of the potential alternatives often described in the literature are essential oils (EOs). However, there is a lack of research addressing the potential emergence of resistance to this group of substances. In this paper, we investigated the multi-generational effects of sublethal concentrations of rosemary oil (Rosmarinus officinalis) on physiological and biochemical parameters of the cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus) such as egg laying, hatchability, oxygen consumption and acetylcholinesterase activity. Imago, which as larvae were exposed to EO at concentrations equivalent to LC25, showed significantly lower mortality. The results obtained indicate the potential development of resistance in insects exposed to EO in concentrations corresponding to LC25. In addition, in the case of the group treated with an EO concentration corresponding to LC3.12, a stimulation effect of the above-mentioned parameters was observed, which may indicate the occurrence of a hormesis effect. The obtained results may be an important reference for the development of future guidelines and EO-based insecticides. © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.},
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Due to the rise of numerous legal restrictions as well as the increasing emergence of resistant populations, the number of available pesticides is decreasing significantly. One of the potential alternatives often described in the literature are essential oils (EOs). However, there is a lack of research addressing the potential emergence of resistance to this group of substances. In this paper, we investigated the multi-generational effects of sublethal concentrations of rosemary oil (Rosmarinus officinalis) on physiological and biochemical parameters of the cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus) such as egg laying, hatchability, oxygen consumption and acetylcholinesterase activity. Imago, which as larvae were exposed to EO at concentrations equivalent to LC25, showed significantly lower mortality. The results obtained indicate the potential development of resistance in insects exposed to EO in concentrations corresponding to LC25. In addition, in the case of the group treated with an EO concentration corresponding to LC3.12, a stimulation effect of the above-mentioned parameters was observed, which may indicate the occurrence of a hormesis effect. The obtained results may be an important reference for the development of future guidelines and EO-based insecticides. © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
Pałasz, A.; Suszka-Świtek, A.; Francikowski, J.; Krzystanek, M.; Wrona-Bogus, K.; Skałbania, J.; Worthington, J. J.; Mrzyk, I.
Olanzapine increases neural chemorepulsant-draxin expression in the adult rat hippocampus Journal Article
In: Pharmaceuticals, vol. 14, no. 4, 2021, ISSN: 14248247.
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author = { A. Pałasz and A. Suszka-Świtek and J. Francikowski and M. Krzystanek and K. Wrona-Bogus and J. Skałbania and J.J. Worthington and I. Mrzyk},
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abstract = {Draxin belongs to the family of inhibitory axon-guiding factors that regulate neuronal migration and axonal spreading in the developing brain. This glycoprotein has recently been considered to play an important role both in hippocampal differentiation and adult neurogenesis in the dentate gyrus. Given that it has been reported that antipsychotic drugs may affect neurite growth and neurogenesis, we have therefore investigated whether chronic treatment with olanzapine modulates draxin immunoreactivity in the adult rat hippocampus. After analysis of local fluorescence intensity, we found a significant increase of draxin immunoexpression both in the subgranular zone (SGZ) and granular zone of the rat hippocampus following long-term olanzapine administration. This study reveals, for the first time, the modulatory effect of the atypical antipsychotic medication olanzapine on expression of the novel chemorepulsive protein draxin in the context of adult neurogenesis regulation. Moreover, this is the first report dealing with pharmacological aspects of draxin signaling. An elevated draxin expression may indirectly support a recently formulated hypothesis that olanzapine may drive adult neurogenesis via paracrine draxin-related signaling. This action of draxin is a new element in the neurogenesis mechanism that may be part of the action of second-generation antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia, indicating more detailed molecular studies are urgently required to fully investigate these potential novel mechanisms of neurogenesis. © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.},
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Draxin belongs to the family of inhibitory axon-guiding factors that regulate neuronal migration and axonal spreading in the developing brain. This glycoprotein has recently been considered to play an important role both in hippocampal differentiation and adult neurogenesis in the dentate gyrus. Given that it has been reported that antipsychotic drugs may affect neurite growth and neurogenesis, we have therefore investigated whether chronic treatment with olanzapine modulates draxin immunoreactivity in the adult rat hippocampus. After analysis of local fluorescence intensity, we found a significant increase of draxin immunoexpression both in the subgranular zone (SGZ) and granular zone of the rat hippocampus following long-term olanzapine administration. This study reveals, for the first time, the modulatory effect of the atypical antipsychotic medication olanzapine on expression of the novel chemorepulsive protein draxin in the context of adult neurogenesis regulation. Moreover, this is the first report dealing with pharmacological aspects of draxin signaling. An elevated draxin expression may indirectly support a recently formulated hypothesis that olanzapine may drive adult neurogenesis via paracrine draxin-related signaling. This action of draxin is a new element in the neurogenesis mechanism that may be part of the action of second-generation antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia, indicating more detailed molecular studies are urgently required to fully investigate these potential novel mechanisms of neurogenesis. © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
2020
Krzyżowski, M.; Baran, B.; Łozowski, B.; Francikowski, J.
The role of dilution mediums in studies of fumigant insecticidal activity of essential oils Journal Article
In: Journal of Pest Science, vol. 93, no. 4, pp. 1119-1124, 2020, ISSN: 16124758, (5).
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author = { M. Krzyżowski and B. Baran and B. Łozowski and J. Francikowski},
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abstract = {The essential oils (EOs) are volatile plant extracts that are commonly considered as potential biopesticides. They present promising properties as relatively safe and potent insecticides, primarily delivered via fumigation. Such specificity of the EOs has led to the growing interest of researchers and, subsequently, to an increasing body of publications. The studies focusing on assessing the insecticidal action of EOs frequently require testing the effects of several dilutions of a given EO. To this end, researchers employ a range of solvents differing widely between the studies. While informative, the standardization concerning either tested oil or pest species is lacking in these studies. The presented study herein aimed to test whether the solvent used could affect the observed insecticidal activity of tested EO. As the model setup for studying the possible influence of solvents on the insecticidal effect of EOs, two EOs: mint and rosemary were chosen. The EOs were applied in fumigation assay against three economically important species of stored product pests: Callosobruchus maculatus, Sitophilus oryzae, and Tribolium castaneum. Each EO was tested in three concentrations—diluted with a range of solvents; dimethyl sulfoxide, acetone, methanol, ethanol, paraffin (mineral) oil, ultrapure water with 0.1% polysorbate 20 (TWEEN® 20). The results confirm the hypothesis that the applied solvent could significantly alter the observed efficiency of tested EO. Such a result is of crucial value for conducting credible meta-analysis as well as for establishing a high standard of reproducibility. © 2020, The Author(s).},
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The essential oils (EOs) are volatile plant extracts that are commonly considered as potential biopesticides. They present promising properties as relatively safe and potent insecticides, primarily delivered via fumigation. Such specificity of the EOs has led to the growing interest of researchers and, subsequently, to an increasing body of publications. The studies focusing on assessing the insecticidal action of EOs frequently require testing the effects of several dilutions of a given EO. To this end, researchers employ a range of solvents differing widely between the studies. While informative, the standardization concerning either tested oil or pest species is lacking in these studies. The presented study herein aimed to test whether the solvent used could affect the observed insecticidal activity of tested EO. As the model setup for studying the possible influence of solvents on the insecticidal effect of EOs, two EOs: mint and rosemary were chosen. The EOs were applied in fumigation assay against three economically important species of stored product pests: Callosobruchus maculatus, Sitophilus oryzae, and Tribolium castaneum. Each EO was tested in three concentrations—diluted with a range of solvents; dimethyl sulfoxide, acetone, methanol, ethanol, paraffin (mineral) oil, ultrapure water with 0.1% polysorbate 20 (TWEEN® 20). The results confirm the hypothesis that the applied solvent could significantly alter the observed efficiency of tested EO. Such a result is of crucial value for conducting credible meta-analysis as well as for establishing a high standard of reproducibility. © 2020, The Author(s).
Krzyżowski, M.; Baran, B.; Łozowski, B.; Francikowski, J.
In: Insects, vol. 11, no. 6, 2020, ISSN: 20754450, (18).
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title = {The effect of rosmarinus officinalis essential oil fumigation on biochemical, behavioral, and physiological parameters of callosobruchus maculatus},
author = { M. Krzyżowski and B. Baran and B. Łozowski and J. Francikowski},
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abstract = {This study explores the influence of rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis (L.) essential oil (EO) on the biochemical (acetylcholinesterase; catalase; and glutathione S-transferase), physiological (oxygen consumption), and behavioral (open field test; repellency) parameters of an important stored product insect: cowpea weevil, Callosobruchus maculatus (F.). R. officinalis EO exhibited effective insecticidal action against C. maculatus even at relatively low concentrations. LC50 = 15.69 µL/L air, and was highly repellent at concentrations equal to or above LC25. Statistically significant inhibition in locomotor activity occurred only after the acute exposure to the EO at LC12.5 and LC25. The oxygen consumption test showed metabolism increase only at LC50. An increase in activity was observed in the case of all three enzymes examined. The presented data provides a potentially valuable resource in designing more environmentally friendly and safer insecticide agents. © 2020 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.},
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This study explores the influence of rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis (L.) essential oil (EO) on the biochemical (acetylcholinesterase; catalase; and glutathione S-transferase), physiological (oxygen consumption), and behavioral (open field test; repellency) parameters of an important stored product insect: cowpea weevil, Callosobruchus maculatus (F.). R. officinalis EO exhibited effective insecticidal action against C. maculatus even at relatively low concentrations. LC50 = 15.69 µL/L air, and was highly repellent at concentrations equal to or above LC25. Statistically significant inhibition in locomotor activity occurred only after the acute exposure to the EO at LC12.5 and LC25. The oxygen consumption test showed metabolism increase only at LC50. An increase in activity was observed in the case of all three enzymes examined. The presented data provides a potentially valuable resource in designing more environmentally friendly and safer insecticide agents. © 2020 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
Krzyżowski, M.; Francikowski, J.; Baran, B.; Babczyńska, A.
The short-chain fatty acids as potential protective agents against Callosobruchus maculatus infestation Journal Article
In: Journal of Stored Products Research, vol. 86, 2020, ISSN: 0022474X, (7).
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title = {The short-chain fatty acids as potential protective agents against Callosobruchus maculatus infestation},
author = { M. Krzyżowski and J. Francikowski and B. Baran and A. Babczyńska},
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abstract = {The cowpea weevil, Callosobruchus maculatus, is one of the most common pests of stored legumes. Its occurrence adversely affects the quality of stored beans, making them unfit for consumption, resulting in substantial financial losses. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential insecticidal properties of the volatile fatty acids (VFAs) (C1 – C5) and their influence on the insect's physiology and behavior. All VFAs in concentrations equal to 4 μl and 8 μl showed fumigant toxicity significantly higher from the control. The strongest effect was observed in the case of propionic and valeric acid in volume of 4 μl and 8 μl, where mortality was close to 100%. Except for butyric acid, all acids showed a significant repellent effect. Additionally, all VFAs significantly decreased the number of infested beans and influenced the locomotor activity. Of all tested acids only the formic acid did not affect the oxygen consumption of the insects. As the studied VFAs have noteworthy properties against C. maculatus, they could be considered as promising agents in new strategies for stored products pest management. © 2020 The Authors},
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The cowpea weevil, Callosobruchus maculatus, is one of the most common pests of stored legumes. Its occurrence adversely affects the quality of stored beans, making them unfit for consumption, resulting in substantial financial losses. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential insecticidal properties of the volatile fatty acids (VFAs) (C1 – C5) and their influence on the insect's physiology and behavior. All VFAs in concentrations equal to 4 μl and 8 μl showed fumigant toxicity significantly higher from the control. The strongest effect was observed in the case of propionic and valeric acid in volume of 4 μl and 8 μl, where mortality was close to 100%. Except for butyric acid, all acids showed a significant repellent effect. Additionally, all VFAs significantly decreased the number of infested beans and influenced the locomotor activity. Of all tested acids only the formic acid did not affect the oxygen consumption of the insects. As the studied VFAs have noteworthy properties against C. maculatus, they could be considered as promising agents in new strategies for stored products pest management. © 2020 The Authors
2019
Krzyżowski, M.; Francikowski, J.; Baran, B.; Babczyńska, A.
Physiological and behavioral effects of different concentrations of diatomaceous earth on common stored product pest Callosobruchus maculatus Journal Article
In: Journal of Stored Products Research, vol. 82, pp. 110-115, 2019, ISSN: 0022474X, (8).
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title = {Physiological and behavioral effects of different concentrations of diatomaceous earth on common stored product pest Callosobruchus maculatus},
author = { M. Krzyżowski and J. Francikowski and B. Baran and A. Babczyńska},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85066086872&doi=10.1016%2fj.jspr.2019.05.004&partnerID=40&md5=463e91e3a5a4fb5331b73f703795bed5},
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abstract = {The presented research focuses on the assessment of the changes in the behavioral and physiological parameters of Callosobruchus maculatus (F.)(Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), treated with amorphous diatomaceous earth (DE)(Perma- Guard™). During the experiments, parameters such as stimulated and spontaneous locomotor activity, oxygen consumption and fecundity were tested. Increasing DE concentration caused significant inhibition in both oxygen consumption and locomotor activity. Moreover, the treated insects had significantly lower fecundity, due to decreased egg laying, lower number of infested beans as well as lowered hatchability. By limiting the progeny number, DE possibly prevents or at least reduces the size of the C. maculatus outbreak. Additionally, scanning electron microscope (SEM)micrographs revealed that DE particles accumulate especially in joints or hairy regions of the insect body close to the sensilla. This, along with data on locomotor activity, indicates a possible presence of additional, previously undescribed, mode of DE action - as an irritant. In conclusion, the presented results contribute to the understanding of the insecticidal activity of DE and provide novel data on the potential application of oxygen consumption as a pesticide efficiency marker. © 2019 Elsevier Ltd},
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The presented research focuses on the assessment of the changes in the behavioral and physiological parameters of Callosobruchus maculatus (F.)(Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), treated with amorphous diatomaceous earth (DE)(Perma- Guard™). During the experiments, parameters such as stimulated and spontaneous locomotor activity, oxygen consumption and fecundity were tested. Increasing DE concentration caused significant inhibition in both oxygen consumption and locomotor activity. Moreover, the treated insects had significantly lower fecundity, due to decreased egg laying, lower number of infested beans as well as lowered hatchability. By limiting the progeny number, DE possibly prevents or at least reduces the size of the C. maculatus outbreak. Additionally, scanning electron microscope (SEM)micrographs revealed that DE particles accumulate especially in joints or hairy regions of the insect body close to the sensilla. This, along with data on locomotor activity, indicates a possible presence of additional, previously undescribed, mode of DE action - as an irritant. In conclusion, the presented results contribute to the understanding of the insecticidal activity of DE and provide novel data on the potential application of oxygen consumption as a pesticide efficiency marker. © 2019 Elsevier Ltd
Francikowski, J.; Krzyżowski, M.; Kochańska, B.; Potrzebska, M.; Baran, B.; Chajec, Ł.; Urbisz, A. Z.; Małota, K.; Łozowski, B.; Kloc, M.; Kubiak, J.
Characterisation of white and yellow eye colour mutant strains of house cricket, Acheta domesticus Journal Article
In: PLoS ONE, vol. 14, no. 5, 2019, ISSN: 19326203, (5).
@article{2-s2.0-85065662274,
title = {Characterisation of white and yellow eye colour mutant strains of house cricket, Acheta domesticus},
author = { J. Francikowski and M. Krzyżowski and B. Kochańska and M. Potrzebska and B. Baran and Ł. Chajec and A.Z. Urbisz and K. Małota and B. Łozowski and M. Kloc and J. Kubiak},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85065662274&doi=10.1371%2fJOURNAL.PONE.0216281&partnerID=40&md5=f7c1822cf373b0ac1bceaf810a30d257},
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abstract = {Two eye-colour mutant strains, white (W) and yellow (Y) of house cricket Acheta domesticus were established in our laboratory. We phenotyped and genotyped the mutants, performed genetic crossings and studied the eye structure and pigment composition using light and electron microscopy and biochemical analysis. We show that W and Y phenotypes are controlled by a single autosomal recessive allele, as both traits are metabolically independent. The analysis of the mutants'eye structure showed a reduced number of dark pigment granules while simultaneously, and an increased amount of light vacuoles in white eye mutants was observed. Significant differences in eye pigment composition between strains were also found. The Y mutant had a lower number of ommochromes, while the W mutant had a lower number of ommochromes and pteridines. This indicates that mutated genes are involved in two different, independent metabolic pathways regulating tryptophan metabolism enzymes, pigment transporter granules or pigment granule formation. Copyright: © 2019 Francikowski et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.},
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Two eye-colour mutant strains, white (W) and yellow (Y) of house cricket Acheta domesticus were established in our laboratory. We phenotyped and genotyped the mutants, performed genetic crossings and studied the eye structure and pigment composition using light and electron microscopy and biochemical analysis. We show that W and Y phenotypes are controlled by a single autosomal recessive allele, as both traits are metabolically independent. The analysis of the mutants'eye structure showed a reduced number of dark pigment granules while simultaneously, and an increased amount of light vacuoles in white eye mutants was observed. Significant differences in eye pigment composition between strains were also found. The Y mutant had a lower number of ommochromes, while the W mutant had a lower number of ommochromes and pteridines. This indicates that mutated genes are involved in two different, independent metabolic pathways regulating tryptophan metabolism enzymes, pigment transporter granules or pigment granule formation. Copyright: © 2019 Francikowski et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Francikowski, J.; Baran, B.; Cup, M.; Janiec, J.; Krzyżowski, M.
Commercially available essential oil formulas as repellents against the stored-product pest Alphitobius diaperinus Journal Article
In: Insects, vol. 10, no. 4, 2019, ISSN: 20754450, (13).
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title = {Commercially available essential oil formulas as repellents against the stored-product pest Alphitobius diaperinus},
author = { J. Francikowski and B. Baran and M. Cup and J. Janiec and M. Krzyżowski},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85067617560&doi=10.3390%2finsects10040096&partnerID=40&md5=c363c642e10755a72da43ff5ca1a11c9},
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abstract = {The main aim of the presented paper is to assess the potential repellent effect of selected essential oils (EOs) against the lesser mealworm (Alphitobius diaperinus), which can cause economic losses in storage and in the poultry industry. Due to the development of pesticide resistance in A. diaperinus populations, as well as an attempt to limit extensive use of potentially harmful pesticides in food-related industries, there is a strong need for the development of alternative methods of dealing with A. diaperinus infestations. Because of their cost-effectiveness, availability and low vertebrate toxicity, EOs are promising agents in pest management. In the presented paper four off-the-shelf EOs: Mint, vanilla, lemon and citronella (and mixtures of them) were tested as potential repellents. Moreover, a novel preference assay, providing an extended analysis of the preference and the locomotor response, was used. The most effective EOs were: Citronella and lemon. EOs mixtures were generally more repellent than individual EOs, with the lemon and vanilla 1:1 mixture acting as the strongest repellent. A few of the tested EOs caused significant alterations to the locomotor activity, although no direct relation was observed. In conclusion, EOs can be potentially used as repellent agents in A. diaperinus management. Additionally, data on the locomotor activity may lead to designing better push-pull strategies in pest management. © 2019 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland},
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The main aim of the presented paper is to assess the potential repellent effect of selected essential oils (EOs) against the lesser mealworm (Alphitobius diaperinus), which can cause economic losses in storage and in the poultry industry. Due to the development of pesticide resistance in A. diaperinus populations, as well as an attempt to limit extensive use of potentially harmful pesticides in food-related industries, there is a strong need for the development of alternative methods of dealing with A. diaperinus infestations. Because of their cost-effectiveness, availability and low vertebrate toxicity, EOs are promising agents in pest management. In the presented paper four off-the-shelf EOs: Mint, vanilla, lemon and citronella (and mixtures of them) were tested as potential repellents. Moreover, a novel preference assay, providing an extended analysis of the preference and the locomotor response, was used. The most effective EOs were: Citronella and lemon. EOs mixtures were generally more repellent than individual EOs, with the lemon and vanilla 1:1 mixture acting as the strongest repellent. A few of the tested EOs caused significant alterations to the locomotor activity, although no direct relation was observed. In conclusion, EOs can be potentially used as repellent agents in A. diaperinus management. Additionally, data on the locomotor activity may lead to designing better push-pull strategies in pest management. © 2019 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland
2018
Baran, B.; Krzyżowski, M.; Cup, M.; Janiec, J.; Grabowski, M.; Francikowski, J.
Repellent effect of volatile fatty acids on lesser mealworm (Alphitobius diaperinus) Journal Article
In: Insects, vol. 9, no. 1, 2018, ISSN: 20754450, (6).
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title = {Repellent effect of volatile fatty acids on lesser mealworm (Alphitobius diaperinus)},
author = { B. Baran and M. Krzyżowski and M. Cup and J. Janiec and M. Grabowski and J. Francikowski},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85046398169&doi=10.3390%2finsects9010035&partnerID=40&md5=b6f2d6ebe02b9a7a359441cb092e3ac1},
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abstract = {Volatile fatty acids (VFAs) are a group of common metabolites and semiochemicals mediating information transfer between higher organisms and bacteria, either from microbiome or external environment. VFAs commonly occur among various insect orders. There are numerous studies exploring their influence on the behavior of different insect species. In relation to the papers published by J. E. McFarlane in 1985, we assessed the effects of formic, acetic, propionic, butyric and valeric acids on the spatial preference of the lesser mealworm (Alphitobius diaperinus), a common pest of stored food grain products and the poultry industry. The main aim of the presented study was to provide new angles in VFA research, recreating the classical study both with new methods and on economically significant pest species. This paper presents a novel method of continuous, simultaneous assessment of site preference and the travelled distance in a constant-flow olfactometer. All the tested VFAs, except valeric acid, had a significant repellent effect, with formic acid being effective even at the lowest used concentration. Additionally, the VFAs significantly altered the distance travelled by the insects. The obtained results indicate a potential role for VFAs in the olfactory guided behavior of A. diaperinus. It is suspected that the reaction to the presence of VFAs may deviate from the specificity of species’ original habitat. © 2018 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.},
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Volatile fatty acids (VFAs) are a group of common metabolites and semiochemicals mediating information transfer between higher organisms and bacteria, either from microbiome or external environment. VFAs commonly occur among various insect orders. There are numerous studies exploring their influence on the behavior of different insect species. In relation to the papers published by J. E. McFarlane in 1985, we assessed the effects of formic, acetic, propionic, butyric and valeric acids on the spatial preference of the lesser mealworm (Alphitobius diaperinus), a common pest of stored food grain products and the poultry industry. The main aim of the presented study was to provide new angles in VFA research, recreating the classical study both with new methods and on economically significant pest species. This paper presents a novel method of continuous, simultaneous assessment of site preference and the travelled distance in a constant-flow olfactometer. All the tested VFAs, except valeric acid, had a significant repellent effect, with formic acid being effective even at the lowest used concentration. Additionally, the VFAs significantly altered the distance travelled by the insects. The obtained results indicate a potential role for VFAs in the olfactory guided behavior of A. diaperinus. It is suspected that the reaction to the presence of VFAs may deviate from the specificity of species’ original habitat. © 2018 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
Bilska, A.; Francikowski, J.; Wyglenda, A.; Masłowski, A.; Kaszyca-Taszakowska, N.; Depa, Ł.
Aphids Playing Possum – Defensive or Mutualistic Response? Journal Article
In: Journal of Insect Behavior, vol. 31, no. 1, pp. 42-53, 2018, ISSN: 08927553, (6).
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title = {Aphids Playing Possum – Defensive or Mutualistic Response?},
author = { A. Bilska and J. Francikowski and A. Wyglenda and A. Masłowski and N. Kaszyca-Taszakowska and Ł. Depa},
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abstract = {Paper presents the phenomenon of thanatosis or death-feigning in selected aphids species. This specific reaction was predominantly analysed on the example of aphid subfamily Lachninae. Individuals of this group were used in experiments, during which a thanatotic response was induced with various results. The response differed from prolonged thanatosis, lasting for several minutes (Eulachnus rileyi), through shrinking behaviour (e. g. in Stomaphis graffii) to non-responsive species such as Cinara (Schizolachnus) pineti. The large interspecies variation of observed responses can be linked to other defensive mechanisms existing in the studied species, as well as to their mutualistic relationship with ants. The behaviour of shrinking is hypothesized to be the mutualistic response, developed from thanatosis, and being adapted to transportation by ant workers. © 2018, The Author(s).},
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Paper presents the phenomenon of thanatosis or death-feigning in selected aphids species. This specific reaction was predominantly analysed on the example of aphid subfamily Lachninae. Individuals of this group were used in experiments, during which a thanatotic response was induced with various results. The response differed from prolonged thanatosis, lasting for several minutes (Eulachnus rileyi), through shrinking behaviour (e. g. in Stomaphis graffii) to non-responsive species such as Cinara (Schizolachnus) pineti. The large interspecies variation of observed responses can be linked to other defensive mechanisms existing in the studied species, as well as to their mutualistic relationship with ants. The behaviour of shrinking is hypothesized to be the mutualistic response, developed from thanatosis, and being adapted to transportation by ant workers. © 2018, The Author(s).
2017
Hohol, M.; Baran, B.; Krzyżowski, M.; Francikowski, J.
Does spatial navigation have a blind-spot? Visiocentrism is not enough to explain the navigational behavior comprehensively Journal Article
In: Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, vol. 11, 2017, ISSN: 16625153, (7).
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title = {Does spatial navigation have a blind-spot? Visiocentrism is not enough to explain the navigational behavior comprehensively},
author = { M. Hohol and B. Baran and M. Krzyżowski and J. Francikowski},
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date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience},
volume = {11},
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abstract = {[No abstract available]},
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[No abstract available]
2016
Francikowski, J.; Baran, B.; Płachetka-Bożek, A.; Krzyżowski, M.; Augustyniak, M.
Caffeine effects on AdoR mRNA expression in Drosophila melanogaster Journal Article
In: Open Life Sciences, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 244-249, 2016, ISSN: 23915412, (1).
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title = {Caffeine effects on AdoR mRNA expression in Drosophila melanogaster},
author = { J. Francikowski and B. Baran and A. Płachetka-Bożek and M. Krzyżowski and M. Augustyniak},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84994000474&doi=10.1515%2fbiol-2016-0034&partnerID=40&md5=4ed7fa379ebd2558062e919116cadecf},
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year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Open Life Sciences},
volume = {11},
number = {1},
pages = {244-249},
publisher = {De Gruyter Open Ltd},
abstract = {In this study, we aimed to evaluate whether exposure to caffeine in the early stages of development affect AdoR mRNA expression levels in the fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) and how this will relate to the developmental success of flies. Adenosine receptors are seen as the most important biochemical targets of caffeine. Simultaneously adenosine signaling orchestrates the development and growth of insects. We demonstrate that AdoR mRNA expression in D. melanogaster is persistent from early stages till imago. Strong alterations in AdoR expression were observed in larvae that had been treated with caffeine. However, after the imaginal molt, the differences in AdoR expression between the insects from all of the test groups evened out despite a wide range of developmental success in the groups. Taken together, these results suggest that caffeine affects the expression of its cellular targets even from the early stages of fruit fly development and thus there is a significantly lower larvae-to-adult survival rate. Moreover, we also proved that the expression of AdoR undergoes a peculiar reset during the maturation of D. melanogaster despite the conditions in which larvae developed. © 2016 Jacek Francikowski et al.},
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In this study, we aimed to evaluate whether exposure to caffeine in the early stages of development affect AdoR mRNA expression levels in the fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) and how this will relate to the developmental success of flies. Adenosine receptors are seen as the most important biochemical targets of caffeine. Simultaneously adenosine signaling orchestrates the development and growth of insects. We demonstrate that AdoR mRNA expression in D. melanogaster is persistent from early stages till imago. Strong alterations in AdoR expression were observed in larvae that had been treated with caffeine. However, after the imaginal molt, the differences in AdoR expression between the insects from all of the test groups evened out despite a wide range of developmental success in the groups. Taken together, these results suggest that caffeine affects the expression of its cellular targets even from the early stages of fruit fly development and thus there is a significantly lower larvae-to-adult survival rate. Moreover, we also proved that the expression of AdoR undergoes a peculiar reset during the maturation of D. melanogaster despite the conditions in which larvae developed. © 2016 Jacek Francikowski et al.
2014
Ziaee, M.; Moharramipour, S.; Francikowski, J.
The synergistic effects of Carum copticum essential oil on diatomaceous earth against Sitophilus granarius and Tribolium confusum Journal Article
In: Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology, vol. 17, no. 4, pp. 817-822, 2014, ISSN: 12268615, (23).
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title = {The synergistic effects of Carum copticum essential oil on diatomaceous earth against Sitophilus granarius and Tribolium confusum},
author = { M. Ziaee and S. Moharramipour and J. Francikowski},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84908686747&doi=10.1016%2fj.aspen.2014.08.001&partnerID=40&md5=cf7773ee1442a21ad63d0c0fdef82b13},
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date = {2014-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology},
volume = {17},
number = {4},
pages = {817-822},
abstract = {In this study, synergistic/antagonistic interaction between Carum copticum (L.) powder and essential oil with diatomaceous earths (DEs) was assessed against Tribolium confusum Jacquelin du Val. and Sitophilus granarius (L.) adults. The obtained synergistic interaction was interpreted by measurement of insects' locomotor activity when exposed to C. copticum essential oil. Essential oil had strong fumigant toxicity against adult insects; however, toxicity diminished in the presence of wheat commodity. Plant essential oil synergized the performance of DE samples such that they generally became more insecticidal than DE alone. However, plant powder effects were antagonistic; effects were not as severe as predicted in terms of the insect mortality. Insects' locomotor activity increased significantly when exposed to C. copticum essential oil. These results support the hypothesis that essential oil can enhance the efficacy of DE, at least by increasing locomotor activity and insect-contact toxicity of DE particles. Therefore, combination of essential oil with DE could have potential for use in integrated stored-product pest-management programs. © 2014 Korean Society of Applied Entomology, Taiwan Entomological Society and Malaysian Plant Protection Society.},
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In this study, synergistic/antagonistic interaction between Carum copticum (L.) powder and essential oil with diatomaceous earths (DEs) was assessed against Tribolium confusum Jacquelin du Val. and Sitophilus granarius (L.) adults. The obtained synergistic interaction was interpreted by measurement of insects' locomotor activity when exposed to C. copticum essential oil. Essential oil had strong fumigant toxicity against adult insects; however, toxicity diminished in the presence of wheat commodity. Plant essential oil synergized the performance of DE samples such that they generally became more insecticidal than DE alone. However, plant powder effects were antagonistic; effects were not as severe as predicted in terms of the insect mortality. Insects' locomotor activity increased significantly when exposed to C. copticum essential oil. These results support the hypothesis that essential oil can enhance the efficacy of DE, at least by increasing locomotor activity and insect-contact toxicity of DE particles. Therefore, combination of essential oil with DE could have potential for use in integrated stored-product pest-management programs. © 2014 Korean Society of Applied Entomology, Taiwan Entomological Society and Malaysian Plant Protection Society.