Solutions for Parasite Research on Cash Crops

Solutions for Parasite Research on Cash Crops

Cash crops are crops that are grown for commercial purposes. Common cash crops include wheat, corn, rice, soybean, cotton, sugarcane, potato, etc. Different cash crops have different parasites, and the following are some common species of parasites:

  • Tea red spider: harmful to tea, tobacco, etc;
  • Cotton bollworm: harmful to cotton, tomatoes, etc;
  • Rice lice: harmful to rice;
  • Aphids: harmful to a wide range of plants
  • stick insects: harmful to sugar crops
  • Whiteflies: harmful to grapes, cucumbers, etc;
  • Small vegetable moth: harmful to vegetables and fruit trees.

Solutions for Parasite Research on Cash Crops

Current research on these parasites is focused on developing more effective control methods to reduce economic losses and environmental pollution. Some of these research directions include biological control (using natural enemies or parasitic microorganisms to control parasites), chemical control (using chemical pesticides to control parasites), and genetic improvement (developing crop varieties with insect resistance through transgenic techniques). Among the biotechnologies commonly used in these studies are gene sequencing and analysis, molecular markers and genetic mapping, gene editing, etc.

As a biotechnology services company, Ace Therapeutics has many years of industry experience and a team of professionals, as well as state-of-the-art equipment and technology platforms, to effectively address the various problems encountered by our clients in the field of cash crop parasites and provide comprehensive solutions. The company is always customer-oriented and committed to providing the best technology and service support to our customers.

Solution Options for Parasite Research on Different Cash Crops

Ace Therapeutics offers solutions for parasite research in a wide range of cash crops, including but not limited to:

  • Wheat: research for wheat stripe rust, including resistance mechanisms and identification of resistance genes.
  • Maize: research on parasitic insects such as corn borer and corn fly, including genetic breeding and biological control.
  • Rice: research on parasitic insects such as rice fly, brown fly, and rice straw weevil, including molecular marker screening and gene expression analysis for insect resistance.
  • Soybean: research on parasitoids such as soybean leafhopper and vegetable aphids, including gene editing and phytohormone regulation, etc.
  • Cotton: research on parasitoids such as cotton bollworm, whitefly, and red spider, including chemical control and gene improvement, etc.
  • Sugarcane: research on parasitic insects such as sugarcane aphids and sugarcane louse, including biological control and genetic analysis.
  • Potato: research on parasites such as potato beetle and potato weevil, including gene editing and biological control, etc.
  • Tea: research on parasites such as tea red spider and tea bollworm, including germplasm resource identification and biological control, etc.
  • Tobacco: research for tobacco night moth, slash moth, and other parasites, including gene editing and biological control, etc.
  • Grapes: research targeting parasites and pathogens such as whitefly and black root rot, including chemical control and genetic analysis.
  • Cucumber: research targeting parasites and pathogens such as cucumber spotted virus and whitefly, including gene editing and phytohormone regulation.
  • Tomato: research targeting parasites and pathogens such as tomato yellowing varroa virus and spotted leaf mold, including genetic breeding and biological control.
  • Mango: research on parasites such as mango leaflet mite and mango blind stink bug, including biological control and germplasm resource identification, etc.
  • Orange: research for parasitic insects such as orange-yellow lobster and citrus fruit digger, including gene editing and chemical control, etc.
  • Apple: research on parasites such as apple poison moth and apple moth, including biological control and genetic analysis, etc.

Solution Options for Parasite Research on Cash Crops for Different Purposes

Ace Therapeutics offers a variety of solutions for parasite research in cash crops, including but not limited to the following:

  • Research on parasite detection and identification in cash crops

The use of molecular biological technology can quickly detect and identify parasites in economics. Ace Therapeutics provides a variety of parasite testing services, and can also make targeted choices according to different detection methods.

  • Study of parasite biodiversity in cash crops

Parasites affect economic crops to different degrees, and different types of parasites have very different characteristics. We can use modern molecular biology techniques, such as rapid identification methods based on PCR technology and multi-omics technology, to identify different parasite species and then study their impact on cash crops and control strategies.

  • Population structure and genetic diversity of parasitoids in cash crops

The population structure and genetic diversity of parasites are important factors in parasite control. Understanding the population structure and genetic diversity of parasites can effectively guide the development of parasite-specific control strategies. Currently, we provide a variety of genetic diversity technical services for parasites of cash crops, which can quickly and accurately assess the genetic diversity and population structure of parasites.

  • Processes and mechanisms of parasite infection of cash crops

The process of parasite infection in cash crops involves many complex physiological and biochemical mechanisms. By analyzing the interactions between parasites and hosts and the mechanisms of parasite damage to hosts, we can better understand the processes and mechanisms of parasite pathogenesis and provide new ideas for developing control strategies. Ace Therapeutics provides parasite-host interaction research services, including but not limited to parasitic nematodes-crop interaction research service, providing technical services such as DNA pull-down, Dual RNA-seq, ChIP/ChlP-seq, etc.

  • Research on parasite resistance mechanism of cash crops

Resistance mechanisms may vary for different parasites, and an in-depth understanding of resistance mechanisms is important for developing new control strategies. We can use modern genetics, transcriptomics, and other technical means to study the interaction between parasites and hosts, so as to reveal the formation and regulation process of resistance mechanisms and develop effective control strategies.

  • Pesticide screening and optimization

Ace Therapeutics can provide a variety of biotechnology services for pesticide screening and optimization, including target identification, activity evaluation, metabolic pathway analysis, toxicology studies, and trace residue detection. For target identification, we use bioinformatics, proteomics, and other technologies to identify and screen the targets of pesticide action. In terms of activity evaluation, we evaluate the activity of pesticides through cell experiments and animal tests to determine their optimal working concentration and safety. In terms of metabolic pathway analysis, we use mass spectrometry and gene chip technology to study the metabolic pathways of pesticides in living organisms and assess their toxicity and the hazards of metabolites. In terms of toxicological studies, we assess the toxicity of pesticides through cytotoxicity, and acute and chronic toxicity tests, as well as make safety assessments and approval decisions. In the area of trace residue detection, we use high-performance liquid chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry to provide rapid, efficient, and accurate detection of pesticide residues in agricultural products to ensure food safety. We are committed to providing high-quality technical services to our customers to help agricultural development and food safety assurance.

Ace Therapeutics offers a variety of biotechnological tools to conduct in-depth research on different research hotspots of parasites. These technical tools include DNA barcoding technology, metatranscriptome sequencing, rapid identification methods based on PCR technology, high-throughput sequencing technology, genomics, haplotype analysis, and transcriptomics. These technical tools can not only help us gain insight into the interactions between parasites and hosts but also provide theoretical support for the development of new control strategies. If you have research needs or questions, please consult us to learn more.

All of our services and products are intended for preclinical research use only and cannot be used to diagnose, treat or manage patients.


Ace Therapeutics is a contract service provider focused on parasitology research, providing innovative solutions and technologies for parasite detection, genetic engineering, and drug development. We support global research institutes, universities, and pharmaceutical companies in advancing their research goals.

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