List of works by Frédéric Francis

An Improved Vermicomposting System Provides More Efficient Wastewater Use of Dairy Farms Using Eisenia fetida

scientific article published in 2021

Analysis of the Genetic Diversity of Two Rhopalosiphum Species from China and Europe Based on Nuclear and Mitochondrial Genes

scientific article published in 2023

Aphid Behavior on Amaranthus hybridus L. (Amaranthaceae) Associated with Ocimum spp. (Lamiaceae) as Repellent Plants

scientific article published on 20 May 2020

Aphid alarm pheromone: an overview of current knowledge on biosynthesis and functions

scientific article published on 08 December 2011

Aphid prey suitability as environmental effect on Adalia bipunctata reproduction

scientific article published on January 1, 2002

Aphid-hoverfly interactions under elevated CO2 concentrations: oviposition and larval development

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Are bogs reservoirs for emerging disease vectors? Evaluation of culicoides populations in the Hautes Fagnes Nature Reserve (Belgium).

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Assessment of nutritional resources quality from honeybees (<i>Apis mellifera adansonii</i>, L. 1758: Hymenoptera, Apidae) in three beekeeping sites of the Democratic Republic of Congo

scientific article published on 14 August 2017

Attacks by a piercing-sucking insect (Myzus persicae Sultzer) or a chewing insect (Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say) on potato plants (Solanum tuberosum L.) induce differential changes in volatile compound release and oxylipin synthesis

scientific article published on 16 February 2009

Bacteria may contribute to distant species recognition in ant-aphid mutualistic relationships

scientific article published on 7 December 2015

Behavioral and Electrophysiological Responses of the Fringed Larder Beetle Dermestes frischii to the Smell of a Cadaver at Different Decomposition Stages

scientific article published on 10 April 2020

Biocidal activity of polylactic acid-based nano-formulated abamectin on Acyrthosiphon pisum (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and the aphid predator Adalia bipunctata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)

scientific article published on 07 February 2020

Biofilm Mode of Cultivation Leads to an Improvement of the Entomotoxic Patterns of Two Aspergillus Species

scientific article published on 11 May 2020

Breeding sites and species association of the main Bluetongue and Schmallenberg virus vectors, theCulicoidesspecies (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), in northern Europe

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Breeding sites of bluetongue vectors in northern Europe.

scientific article published in January 2008

Can Insect Meal Replace Fishmeal? A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Black Soldier Fly on Fish Growth Performances and Nutritional Values

scientific article published in 2022

Characterisation of aphid myrosinase and degradation studies of glucosinolates

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Characterization and tissue-specific expression of two lepidopteran farnesyl diphosphate synthase homologs: implications for the biosynthesis of ethyl-substituted juvenile hormones

scientific article published on November 2006

Characterization of a new β-glucosidase/β-xylosidase from the gut microbiota of the termite (Reticulitermes santonensis).

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Characterization of a novel aphid prenyltransferase displaying dual geranyl/farnesyl diphosphate synthase activity.

scientific article published on 6 May 2008

Characterization of electropenetrography waveforms for the invasive heteropteran pest, Halyomorpha halys, on Vicia faba leaves

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Chemical composition of silage residues sustaining the larval development of the Culicoides obsoletus/Culicoides scoticus species (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae).

scientific article published on 24 August 2012

Climate Change and Tritrophic Interactions: Will Modifications to Greenhouse Gas Emissions Increase the Vulnerability of Herbivorous Insects to Natural Enemies?

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Comparaison des populations deCulicoidesLatreille 1809 (Diptera : Ceratopogonidae) présentes au sein d’une bergerie belge et d’une prairie ovine associée

Complementary Strategies for Biological Control of Aphids and Related Virus Transmission in Sugar Beet to Replace Neonicotinoids

scientific article published in 2022

Conserved odorant-binding proteins from aphids and eavesdropping predators

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Cooking Has Variable Effects on the Fermentability in the Large Intestine of the Fraction of Meats, Grain Legumes, and Insects That Is Resistant to Digestion in the Small Intestine in an in Vitro Model of the Pig's Gastrointestinal Tract.

scientific article published on 20 December 2016

Correction: Conserved Odorant-Binding Proteins from Aphids and Eavesdropping Predators.

scientific article published on 11 December 2012

Creating Perennial Flower Strips: Think Functional!

scientific article published on 15 September 2015

Cuticular hydrocarbon composition does not allow Harmonia axyridis males to identify the mating status of sexual partners

scientific article published in 2019

Differential wing polyphenism adaptation across life stages under extreme high temperatures in corn leaf aphid.

scientific article published on 19 June 2019

Direct and indirect use of GFP whole cell biosensors for the assessment of bioprocess performances: design of milliliter scale-down bioreactors

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Distribution of potential bluetongue vectors on Belgium farms.

scientific article published in May 2008

Distribution of wild bee (Hymenoptera: Anthophila) and hoverfly (Diptera: Syrphidae) communities within farms undergoing ecological transition

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Diversity and ecology survey of mosquitoes potential vectors in Belgian equestrian farms: A threat prevention of mosquito-borne equine arboviruses

scientific article published on 29 December 2015

Does the Infectious Status of Aphids Influence Their Preference Towards Healthy, Virus-Infected and Endophytically Colonized Plants?

scientific article published on 11 July 2020

Ecological differentiation of members of the Culex pipiens complex, potential vectors of West Nile virus and Rift Valley fever virus in Algeria

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Edible Insects Acceptance by Belgian Consumers: Promising Attitude for Entomophagy Development

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Effect of a fungal lectin from Xerocomus chrysenteron (XCL) on the biological parameters of aphids.

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Effect of extraction pH on techno-functional properties of crude extracts from wild cardoon (Cynara cardunculus L.) flowers

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Effect of flower traits and hosts on the abundance of parasitoids in perennial multiple species wildflower strips sown within oilseed rape (Brassica napus) crops

scientific article published on 14 October 2017

Effect of household cooking techniques on the microbiological load and the nutritional quality of mealworms (Tenebrio molitor L. 1758).

scientific article published on 6 January 2018

Effect of some insecticides on acetylcholinesterase from beneficial insects: Coccinella septempunctata, Chrysoperla carnea and Forficula auricularia

scientific article published on January 1, 2002

Effects of <i>Apis mellifera</i> adansonii, L. 1758 (Apidae: Hymenoptera) pollination on yields of <i>Cucumeropsis mannii</i> (Naudin) in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo

scientific article published on 14 August 2017

Effects of Host Plants Reared under Elevated CO2 Concentrations on the Foraging Behavior of Different Stages of Corn Leaf Aphids Rhopalosiphum maidis

scientific article published on 23 June 2019

Electrophysiological and behavioral responses of the multicolored Asian lady beetle, Harmonia axyridis pallas, to sesquiterpene semiochemicals

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Elevated CO₂ Concentrations Impact the Semiochemistry of Aphid Honeydew without Having a Cascade Effect on an Aphid Predator.

scientific article published on 20 April 2018

Elevated Carbon Dioxide Concentration Reduces Alarm Signaling in Aphids.

scientific article published on 17 January 2017

Entomofaune associée à la culture de cucurbites oléagineuses africaines (Lagenaria sicerariaMolina (Standl. 1930) etCitrullus lanatusThumb (Matsum & Nakai 1916)) et impact des ravageurs sur la production

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First evidence of a volatile sex pheromone in lady beetles

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Flower Strips in Wheat Intercropping System: Effect on Pollinator Abundance and Diversity in Belgium

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Forensic taphonomy: Characterization of the gravesoil chemistry using a multivariate approach combining chemical and volatile analyses

scientific article published on 02 November 2020

From Diverse Origins to Specific Targets: Role of Microorganisms in Indirect Pest Biological Control

scientific article published on 14 August 2020

Fungal lectin, XCL, is internalized via clathrin-dependent endocytosis and facilitates uptake of other molecules

scientific article published on October 2003

Gene Silencing of laccase 1 Induced by Double-Stranded RNA in Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius 1775) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Suggests RNAi as a Potential New Biotechnological Tool for Bruchid’s Control ⬇️

scientific article published on 9 February 2023

Glutathione S-transferase isoenzymes in the two-spot ladybird, Adalia bipunctata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae).

scientific article published in March 2002

Glutathione S-transferases in the adaptation to plant secondary metabolites in the Myzus persicae aphid

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Green fluorescent protein (GFP) leakage from microbial biosensors provides useful information for the evaluation of the scale-down effect

scientific article published on 21 June 2011

Histopathological effects of Aspergillus clavatus (Ascomycota: Trichocomaceae) on larvae of the southern house mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae).

scientific article published on 14 January 2016

How does the age of hoverfly females affect their reproduction?

scientific article published on 01 January 2007

Identification and characterization of a new xylanase from Gram-positive bacteria isolated from termite gut (Reticulitermes santonensis).

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Identification of flower functional traits affecting abundance of generalist predators in perennial multiple species wildflower strips

scientific article published on 15 November 2018

Identification of proteins from wild cardoon flowers (Cynara cardunculus L.) by a proteomic approach.

scientific article published on 25 October 2016

Identification of the Alarm Pheromone of Cowpea Aphid, and Comparison With Two Other Aphididae Species

scientific article published in January 2018

Identification of walnut husk (Juglans regia L.) volatiles and the behavioural response of the invasive Walnut Husk Fly, Rhagoletis completa Cresson

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Impacts of Semiochemical Traps Designed for Bruchus rufimanus Boheman 1833 (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) on Nontarget Beneficial Entomofauna in Field Bean Crops

scientific article published in 2023

Induced Systemic Resistance by a Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacterium Impacts Development and Feeding Behavior of Aphids

scientific article published on 08 April 2020

Infestation Level Influences Oviposition Site Selection in the Tomato Leafminer Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae).

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Influence of the ripening stage and the lyophilization of wild cardoon flowers on their chemical composition, enzymatic activities of extracts and technological properties of cheese curds.

scientific article published on 22 November 2017

Inhibitory action of a new lectin from Xerocomus chrysenteron on cell-substrate adhesion

scientific article published on March 2004

Insect fatty acids: A comparison of lipids from three Orthopterans and Tenebrio molitor L. larvae

Interaction network of antimicrobial peptides of Arabidopsis thaliana, based on high-throughput yeast two-hybrid screening

scientific article published on 14 July 2012

Intraguild interactions of aphidophagous predators in fields: effect of Coccinella septempunctata and Episyrphus balteatus occurrence on aphid infested plants.

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Investigation of carbohydrate binding property of a fungal lectin from Xerocomus chrysenteron and potential use on Myzus persicae aphid

scientific article published in January 2008

Isolation and cultivation of a xylanolytic Bacillus subtilis extracted from the gut of the termite Reticulitermes santonensis.

scientific article published on 5 July 2013

Isolation and cultivation of xylanolytic and cellulolytic Sarocladium kiliense and Trichoderma virens from the gut of the termite Reticulitermes santonensis.

scientific article published on 11 October 2014

Isolation of amylolytic, xylanolytic, and cellulolytic microorganisms extracted from the gut of the termite Reticulitermes santonensis by means of a micro-aerobic atmosphere

scientific article published on 19 December 2013

La biodiversité entomologique comme source d’aliments à Kinshasa (République démocratique du Congo)

Larval development sites of the main Culicoides species (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) in northern Europe and distribution of coprophilic species larvae in Belgian pastures

scientific article published on 8 September 2014

Limited cross reactivity among arginine kinase allergens from mealworm and cricket edible insects

scientific article published on 16 October 2018

Linking variety-dependent root volatile organic compounds in maize with differential infestation by wireworms

scientific article published in 2020

Looking for phosphate-accumulating bacteria in activated sludge processes: a multidisciplinary approach.

scientific article published on 29 January 2017

MALDI-TOF MS analysis of cellodextrins and xylo-oligosaccharides produced by hindgut homogenates of Reticulitermes santonensis.

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Microbiological Load of Edible Insects Found in Belgium.

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Microorganisms from aphid honeydew attract and enhance the efficacy of natural enemies

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Monitoring of the entomological diversity in a pesticide free orchard: investigation of the Gembloux Agricultural University Conservatory

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Nest aggregations of wild bees and apoid wasps in urban pavements: A ‘street life’ to be promoted in urban planning

scientific article published in 2023

New glucosidase activities identified by functional screening of a genomic DNA library from the gut microbiota of the termite Reticulitermes santonensis

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Nine facultative endosymbionts in aphids. A review

Nutritional composition and rearing potential of the meadow grasshopper ( Chorthippus parallelus Zetterstedt)

Olfactory responses to aphid and host plant volatile releases: (E)-beta-farnesene an effective kairomone for the predator Adalia bipunctata

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Optimisation of a cheap and residential small-scale production of edible crickets with local by-products as an alternative protein-rich human food source in Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia.

scientific article published on 12 February 2015

Optimization of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) artificial reproduction

scientific article published on 30 April 2019

Orientation behaviour of Culicoides obsoletus (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), a relevant virus vector in northern Europe, toward host-associated odorant cues.

scientific article published on 18 May 2015

Oviposition deterrent activity of basil plants and their essentials oils against Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae).

scientific article published on 7 August 2017

Plutella xylostella (L.) infestations at varying temperatures induce the emission of specific volatile blends by Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heynh

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Predation of the Peach Aphid Myzus persicae by the mirid Predator Macrolophus pygmaeus on Sweet Peppers: Effect of Prey and Predator Density

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Proteomic investigation of aphid honeydew reveals an unexpected diversity of proteins

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Proteomics in Myzus persicae: effect of aphid host plant switch.

scientific article published on 13 February 2006

Purification and characterisation of a 31-kDa chitinase from the Myzus Persicae aphid: a target for hemiptera biocontrol.

scientific article published on 6 January 2012

Purification and characterization of glutathione S-transferases from two syrphid flies (Syrphus ribesii and Myathropa florae).

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Purification of a new fungal mannose-specific lectin from Penicillium chrysogenum and its aphicidal properties.

scientific article published on 6 July 2011

Reduction of Plant Suitability for Corn Leaf Aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) Under Elevated Carbon Dioxide Condition

scientific article published on 01 August 2019

Reintroduction of the invasive mosquito species Aedes albopictus in Belgium in July 2013 ⬇️

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Risques et valorisation des insectes dans l’alimentation humaine et animale

Salivary glucose oxidase from caterpillars mediates the induction of rapid and delayed-induced defenses in the tomato plant

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Scale-down effect on the extracellular proteome of Escherichia coli: correlation with membrane permeability and modulation according to substrate heterogeneities

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Structural features conferring dual geranyl/farnesyl diphosphate synthase activity to an aphid prenyltransferase.

scientific article published on 29 August 2009

Structure and distribution of the sensilla on the antennae of Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae).

scientific article published on February 2017

Symbiont diversity in Reticulitermes santonensis (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae): investigation strategy through proteomics

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Testing semiochemicals from aphid, plant and conspecific: attraction of Harmonia axyridis

scientific article published in 2011

The use of random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis for studies of genetic variation in populations of Coccinella septempunctata in Belgium

scientific article published on January 1, 2002

Updated checklist of the mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) of Belgium

scientific article published in December 2015

Whole-Genome Sequence of Serratia symbiotica Strain CWBI-2.3T, a Free-Living Symbiont of the Black Bean Aphid Aphis fabae

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Will climate change affect insect pheromonal communication?

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