Pest Management Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
78(5), P. 1982 - 1991
Published: Jan. 29, 2022
Spirotetramat
is
a
tetramic
acid
derivative
insecticide
with
novel
modes
of
action
for
controlling
Aphis
gossypii
Glover
in
the
field.
Previous
studies
have
shown
that
long
noncoding
RNAs
(lncRNAs)
and
cytochrome
P450
monooxygenases
(P450s)
are
involved
detoxification
process.
However,
functions
lncRNAs
regulating
gene
expression
spirotetramat
resistance
A.
unknown.In
this
study,
we
found
CYP4CJ1,
CYP6CY7
CYP6CY21
levels
to
be
significantly
upregulated
spirotetramat-resistant
(SR)
strain
compared
susceptible
(SS)
strain.
Furthermore,
knockdown
increased
nymph
adult
mortality
SR
following
exposure
spirotetramat.
Drosophila
ectopically
expressing
CYP380C6,
CYP6DA2,
showed
decreased
after
exposure,
CYP4CJ1
putative
targets
six
lncRNAs.
Silencing
MSTRG.36649.2/5
MSTRG.71880.1
changed
CYP380C6
expression,
altering
sensitivity
Moreover,
did
not
compete
microRNA
(miRNA)
binding
regulate
expression.Our
results
confirm
potentially
development
gossypii,
probably
other
than
through
"sponge
effect"
competing
miRNA
binding.
Our
provide
favorable
molecular
basis
studying
cotton
aphid
genes
lncRNA
development.
Evolutionary Applications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 863 - 879
Published: March 25, 2023
Abstract
Pesticide
resistance
relies
on
a
myriad
of
mechanisms,
ranging
from
single
mutations
to
complex
and
polygenic
architecture,
it
involves
mechanisms
such
as
target‐site
insensitivity,
metabolic
detoxification,
or
combination
these,
with
either
additive
synergistic
effects.
Several
against
abamectin,
macrocyclic
lactone
widely
used
in
crop
protection,
have
been
reported
the
cosmopolitan
pest
Tetranychus
urticae
.
However,
has
shown
that
mechanism
cannot
account
for
high
levels
abamectin
found
across
different
mite
populations.
Here,
we
experimental
evolution
combined
bulked
segregant
analyses
map
quantitative
trait
loci
(QTL)
associated
two
genetically
unrelated
populations
T.
In
these
independent
QTL
mapping
experiments,
three
four
QTLs
were
identified,
which
shared
between
experiments.
Shared
contained
genes
encoding
subunits
glutamate‐gated
chloride
channel
(GluCl)
harboured
previously
mutations,
including
G314D
GluCl1
G326E
GluCl3
,
but
also
novel
candidate
loci,
DNA
helicases
chemosensory
receptors.
Surprisingly,
fourth
QTL,
present
only
one
experiments
thus
unique
resistant
parental
line,
revealed
non‐functional
variant
GluCl2
suggesting
gene
knock‐out
mechanism.
Our
study
uncovers
basis
resistance,
highlights
intraspecific
diversity
genetic
underlying
pest.
Pest Management Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
80(7), P. 3098 - 3106
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Bacillus
thuringiensis
(Bt)
and
its
crystal
toxin
or
δ-endotoxins
(Cry)
offer
great
potential
for
the
efficient
control
of
crop
pests.
A
vast
number
pests
can
potentially
infect
same
host
plant,
either
simultaneously
sequentially.
However,
no
effective
Bt-Cry
protein
has
been
reported
to
both
aphids
plant
parasitic
nematodes
due
highly
specific
activity.
Insects,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(3), P. 268 - 268
Published: March 4, 2025
S.
pupariae
is
a
newly
discovered
species
of
parasitoid
wasps.
Research
into
its
development,
behavioral
genetics,
and
molecular
mechanisms
provides
valuable
insights
for
improving
integrated
pest
management
strategies.
Quantitative
real-time
PCR
(qRT-PCR)
the
most
commonly
used
method
analyzing
gene
expression.
This
requires
identification
stable
reference
genes
to
accurately
evaluate
transcriptional
level
variations.
In
this
study,
eight
candidate
(TUB,
TBP,
RPS18,
GAPDH,
18S
rRNA,
RPL32,
Actin,
EF1-α)
were
identified
evaluated
their
suitability
as
genes.
Gene
expression
levels
across
different
developmental
stages
analyzed
using
three
software
tools,
GeNorm,
NormFinder,
BestKeeper,
online
tool
RefFinder.
The
overall
ranking
stability
was
follows:
RPS18
>
rRNA
RPL32
GAPDH
Actin
TUB
TPB
EF1-α.
Ultimately,
determined
be
gene.
Biological Journal of the Linnean Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
144(3)
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract
Parasitoid
wasps
are
important
biocontrol
agents
for
agricultural
pests,
with
increasing
demand
their
use
in
sustainable
pest
management
practices.
Endosymbiotic
bacteria
of
parasitoid
can
have
a
range
fitness
effects
on
insect
hosts,
and
these
could
be
manipulated
to
enhance
commercial
stocks.
Here,
we
characterized
the
diversity
distribution
key
endosymbiont
species
parasitoids
that
Australian
agriculture.
In
total,
screened
12
field-collected
aphid
parasitoids,
32
lepidopteran
11
commercially
available
sourced
from
biological
control
companies.
Our
results
suggest
infections
uncommon
across
different
Australia
but
found
high
frequencies
within
some
species.
Wolbachia
was
most
prevalent
reared
whitefly
scale
parasitoids.
These
all
belong
Supergroups
A
B.
findings
provide
useful
basis
future
investigations
phenotypic
infections,
long-term
view
support
effectiveness
as
management.