Molecular basis for the co-evolution of thermophysiology and pigmentation in Habrobracon hebetor (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)
Abstract
In
the
context
of
global
warming
and
increasing
extreme
heat,
insect
responses
to
temperature
include
physiological
biochemical
changes
such
as
in
body
color.
One
challenge
biology
is
integrate
diverse
mechanisms
plasticity
underlying
temperature.
Life
history
trait
trade-offs
provide
a
framework
for
investigating
this
issue
it
relates
synergistic
optimization
related
traits.
High
temperatures
during
pupal
stage
can
induce
reductions
melanin
levels
affect
color
Habrobracon
hebetor
adults,
with
these
accompanied
by
enhanced
longevity
at
expense
fecundity.
our
study,
we
used
transcriptome
metabolome
sequencing,
antioxidant
enzyme
(SOD,
CAT,
POD)
assays,
additions
exogenous
antioxidants,
found
three
important
relationships:
(1)
The
establishment
heat
tolerance
parasitoid
involved
systems,
biogenic
amines,
shock
protein
genes,
was
induced
experienced
stage,
results
adult
stage.
(2)
A
trade-off
existed
between
survival
reproduction
based
on
energy
resource
allocation
under
stress.
This
relationship
disrupted
feeding
adults
antioxidants
(glutathione
melatonin),
demonstrated
simultaneous
elevation
high
temperatures.
(3)
Parasitoid
melanosis-related
genes
(DDC
AANAT)
both
participated
regulation
melatonin
synthesis.
These
enrich
understanding
theory
plastic
differentiation
insects
may
useful
insights
conservation
parasitoids
tropical
regions.
Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: Sept. 13, 2024
Language: Английский
