Multi-omics
approaches
for
understanding
spinetoram
resistance
in
Spodoptera
frugiperda
(Lepidoptera:
Noctuidae)Insecticide
is
one
of
the
main
challenges
pest
management
programs.The
fall
armyworm,
Noctuidae),
a
polyphagous
with
high
risk
evolution
to
insecticides.Resistance
S.
has
been
reported,
however,
information
about
molecular
basis
and
possible
fitness
costs
associated
it
not
elucidated.The
use
multiomics
provided
insights
into
mechanisms
adaptation
processes.Thus,
support
insecticide
managament
programs
understand
frugiperda,
this
study
aimed
to:
i)
characterize
employing
bulk
segragant
analysis
combined
DNA
RNA
sequencing,
ii)
assess
by
comparing
several
biological
parameters
constructing
fertility
life
tables
resistant,
susceptible,
heterozygous
strains
feeding
on
plants
corn,
soybean,
cotton
plants,
iii)
quantify
proteins
spinetoram-resistant
susceptible
when
fed
soybean
using
liquid
chromatography
mass
spectrometry
(LC-MS),
iv)
identify
metabolites
metabolomics-based
gas
(GC-MS).The
genome
mapping
led
identification
deletion
three
nucleotides
subunit
α6
nicotinic
acetylcholine
receptor
(nAChR
α6),
transcriptome
showed
up-regulation
some
cytochrome
P450,
ABC
transporters
cuticle
genes
that
could
be
involved
resistance.Based
history
traits,
there
are
larvae
feed
cottons
but
corn
plants.The
proteomics
host
significant
factors
shaping
protein
expression
strains,
majority
differentially
expressed
between
these
two
being
specific
each
plant.Enrichment
differential
were
related
metabolic,
cellular,
developmental,
regulation
processes.A
total
86
detected
GC-MS
based
metabolomics,
which
20
abundant
strains.The
mainly
amino
acids,
carbohydrates,
dicarboxylic
acids
fatty
they
enriched
pathways
cysteine
methionine
metabolism,
linoleic
acid
metabolism
aminoacyl-tRNA
biosynthesis.The
multi-omics
allowed
comprehensive
integrated
underlying
plant
providing
holistic
perspective
adaptive
processes.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
71(47), P. 18546 - 18556
Published: Nov. 14, 2023
Insects
coordinate
a
variety
of
mechanisms
to
overcome
the
feeding
challenges,
including
gene
transcriptional
plasticity
and
stable
symbioses
in
gut.
Here,
Spodoptera
frugiperda
larvae
were
reared
on
corn
rice
plants
for
successive
generations
obtain
two
specific
strains.
The
strain
displayed
longer
developmental
period,
lower
female
fecundity,
intrinsic
growth
rate
at
G1
G5
but
not
G10.
KEGG
analysis
G1,
G5,
G11
gut
transcriptome
indicated
that
detoxification
enzymes
might
play
vital
roles
host
adaptation.
RNAi-mediated
knockdown
CYP12A2
UGT41B8,
which
highly
expressed
strain,
significantly
reduced
larval
adaptability
rice.
Besides,
dsCYP12A2-treated
an
increased
sensitivity
luteolin,
flavonoid
phytochemical.
function
prediction
microbiota
high
enrichment
level
metabolism
would
essential
Insects,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(10), P. 795 - 795
Published: Oct. 13, 2024
The
insect
gut
bacteria
play
important
roles
in
development
and
growth,
such
as
immune
defense,
nutrient
metabolism,
regulating
adaptations
for
plants,
etc.
Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(11), P. 1377 - 1377
Published: Oct. 27, 2023
The
yellow-spined
bamboo
locust
(YSBL),
Ceracris
kiangsu
Tsai,
has
historically
had
a
significant
impact
on
different
varieties
in
East
Asia
and
Southeast
Asia.
Since
2014,
there
have
been
many
outbreaks
of
YSBL
populations
Laos,
YSBLs
subsequently
invaded
Southwest
China
2020
2023.
However,
was
limited
information
about
the
damage
to
staple
crops.
Life
table
parameters
fitness
were
assessed
using
wheat,
rice,
waxy
maize,
sweet
maize
under
three
temperatures
(25
°C,
30
35
°C)
laboratory.
results
indicated
that
feeding
wheat
seedlings
displayed
significantly
higher
survival
rate,
shorter
developmental
time,
adult
emergence
rate
compared
other
host
species
at
°C.
durations
1st
3rd
instar
(1st:
8.21
±
0.35
d;
3rd:
6.32
0.34
d)
rice
7.19
0.23
9.00
0.66
than
those
13.62
1.22
13.67
6.33
16.00
1.79
18.00
3.49
body
lengths
male
female
(male:
29.52
0.40
mm,
female:
34.97
0.45
mm)
28.85
0.68
34.66
longer
observed
when
they
fed
25.64
1.60
21.93
6.89
mm).
There
only
adults
obtained
maize.
phenotypic
characteristics
very
close
seedlings.
A
relatively
slower
decline
rates
nymphs
25
In
short,
this
study
implied
prefer
rice.
This
is
first
report
direct
caused
by
laboratory,
its
could
be
useful
improving
our
understanding
preference
providing
strategies
for
management
pest
field
PeerJ,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12, P. e16859 - e16859
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Background
The
fall
armyworm,
Spodoptera
frugiperda
,
is
an
agricultural
pest
of
significant
economic
concern
globally,
known
for
its
adaptability,
pesticide
resistance,
and
damage
to
key
crops
such
as
maize.
Conventional
chemical
pesticides
pose
challenges,
including
the
development
resistance
environmental
pollution.
study
aims
investigate
alternative
solution:
application
soluble
silicon
(Si)
sources
enhance
plant
against
armyworm.
Methods
Silicon
dioxide
(SiO
2
)
potassium
silicate
(K
SiO
3
were
applied
maize
plants
via
foliar
spray.
Transcriptomic
biochemical
analyses
performed
gene
expression
changes
in
armyworm
feeding
on
Si-treated
Results
indicated
a
impact
expression,
with
large
number
differentially
expressed
genes
(DEGs)
identified
both
K
treatments.
Furthermore,
Gene
Ontology
(GO)
Kyoto
Encyclopedia
Genes
Genomes
(KEGG)
enrichment
analysis
critical
DEGs
involved
specific
pathways,
amino
acid,
carbohydrate,
lipid,
energy,
xenobiotics
metabolisms,
signal
transduction,
posttranslational
modification,
significantly
altered
at
Si
sources.
Biochemical
further
revealed
that
treatments
inhibited
several
enzyme
activities
(glutamate
dehydrogenase,
trehalase,
glucose-6-phosphate
chitinase,
juvenile
hormone
esterase,
cyclooxygenase
while
simultaneously
inducing
others
(total
protein,
lipopolysaccharide,
fatty
acid
synthase,
ATPase,
cytochrome
P450),
thus
suggesting
toxic
effect
In
conclusion,
applications
influence
potentially
offering
sustainable
management
strategy.
Abstract
In
northwest
China,
changes
in
cultivation
patterns
and
the
scarcity
of
preferred
hosts
have
forced
Helicoverpa
armigera
to
feed
on
marginal
host
walnut
(Juglans
regia).
However,
mechanisms
allowing
this
adaptation
remain
poorly
understood.
Here,
we
investigated
behavioral,
physiological,
molecular
underlying
local
pest
fruits.
Compared
kernel,
green
husk
shell
generally
contained
higher
levels
phytochemicals
had
greater
impact
larval
feeding
preference,
fitness,
cytochrome
P450
activity.
These
negative
effects
were
further
supported
by
a
larger
number
upregulated
detoxification
genes
insects
fed
husks
or
shells
based
transcriptome
sequencing.
Together,
these
data
suggest
that
(such
as
LOC110371778)
may
be
crucial
H.
walnuts.
Our
findings
provide
significant
insight
into
cotton
bollworm
walnut,
an
alternative
lower
quality.
Journal of Economic Entomology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 19, 2024
Abstract
The
invasive
fall
armyworm
(FAW),
Spodoptera
frugiperda,
is
a
polyphagous
pest
that
significantly
threatens
crops
worldwide.
FAW
may
undergo
adaptation,
enhancing
its
ability
to
infect
specific
plant
hosts.
However,
there
limited
knowledge
on
this
topic.
After
8
generations
of
constant
rearing
peanut
leaves,
the
performance
and
enzyme
activities
were
investigated
in
study.
Compared
fed
cultivars
‘Fuhua
8’
‘Quanhonghua
1’
for
2
generations,
those
grown
leaves
5
had
shorter
pre-adult
development
times
total
preoviposition
periods.
Fecundity
also
increased
significantly,
resulting
an
overall
improvement
population
fitness
as
measured
by
demographic
parameters.
F2
generation
corn
outperformed
F8
leaves.
In
generation,
exhibited
30–55%
supernumerary
larval
molts,
which
decreased
substantially
F5
generations.
Notably,
molts
displayed
pupation
emergence
rates
comparable
normal
larvae,
regardless
cultivar
or
generation.
lipase
acetylcholinesterase
from
showing
substantial
negative
positive
correlations
with
time
fecundity,
respectively.
conclusion,
demonstrated
inferior
compared
despite
was
improved
after
acclimation.
These
results
suggest
will
continue
be
primary
target
crop
China.