Characterization of DNA Viruses in Hindgut Contents of Larvae.

The scarab species , an edible insect, has been used in traditional medicine, as animal feed, and for converting agricultural organic wastes into biofertilizer. The intestinal tract, which contains a diverse array of microbiota, including viruses, plays a critical role in animal health and homeostasis. We previously conducted a comparative analysis of the gut microbiota of third-instar larvae of obtained from five different farms and found significant differences in the composition of the gut bacterial microbiota between farms.

First Report of Cyrtanthus Elatus Virus A Infection in Daffodils in Korea.

In Korea, the limited production and distribution of virus-free bulbs necessitate reliance on imported bulbs for daffodil () cultivation. Three viruses have been reported in daffodils in Korea, and quarantine measures target six viruses in imported bulbs (Kim and Jeong 2024; Kim et al. 2024).

Comparative Analysis of Hindgut Microbiota Variation in Larvae across Diverse Farms.

larvae are farm-raised for food, are used in traditional East Asian medicine, and convert organic waste into biofertilizers. Here, the comparative analysis of the gut microbiota of third-instar larvae obtained from five different farms was investigated using 16S rRNA microbial profiling. Species richness, evenness, and diversity results using α-diversity analysis (observed species, Chao1, Shannon, Simpson) were similar between farms, except for those between the TO and KO farms.

Complete genome sequence of soybean geminivirus A in soybean in Korea.

Soybean geminivirus A (SGVA), a member of the family Geminiviridae, was detected in a survey of early-stage soybean. The complete genome sequence of SGVA isolate Habin was determined, revealing its characteristics and similarity to Korean and Chinese isolates. This study contributes to understanding the impact of SGVA on soybean production.