bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 13, 2023
Abstract
Transovarial
transmission
is
the
most
reliable
way
of
passing
on
essential
nutrient-
providing
endosymbionts
from
mothers
to
offspring.
However,
not
all
endosymbiotic
microbes
follow
complex
path
through
female
host
tissues
oocytes
their
own.
Here
we
demonstrate
an
unusual
strategy
adapted
by
one
planthopper
Trypetimorpha
occidentalis
(Hemiptera:
Tropiduchidae)
Bulgaria.
In
this
species,
Acetobacteraceae
endosymbiont
transmitted
transovarially
within
deep
invaginations
cellular
membranes
ancient
Sulcia
-
strikingly
resembling
recently
described
plant
virus
transmission.
in
males,
colonizes
same
bacteriocytes
as
but
remains
unenveloped.
Then,
endobacterial
localization
observed
females
appears
be
a
unique
adaptation
maternal
Further,
symbiont’s
genomic
features,
including
encoding
amino
acid
biosynthetic
pathways
and
very
similar
psyllid
symbiont,
suggest
combination
ability
horizontally
transmit
among
species
confer
nutritional
benefits.
The
close
association
with
symbiont
correlates
so-far-
unreported
level
erosion
symbionts
planthopper.
,
reflected
substantial
changes
organization,
reported
for
first
time
renown
its
stability.
Vidania
gene
loss
resulted
smallest
genomes
known,
at
109
kb.
Thus,
T.
display
adaptations
features
that
expand
our
understanding
how
insect-microbe
symbioses
may
evolve.
Significance
Statement
Reliable
across
generations
major
challenge
bacteria
associate
insects,
independently
established
have
addressed
different
ways.
facultatively
enveloped
cells
males
Acetobacteraceae’s
indicate
evolutionary
history,
experienced
demonstrates
apparent
consequences
such
association.
Combined,
multi-partite
symbiosis
expands
diversity
strategies
insect
form
some
consequences.
Genome Biology and Evolution,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15(7)
Опубликована: Июнь 30, 2023
The
evolutionary
success
of
sap-feeding
hemipteran
insects
in
the
suborder
Auchenorrhyncha
was
enabled
by
nutritional
contributions
from
their
heritable
endosymbiotic
bacteria.
However,
symbiont
diversity,
functions,
and
origins
this
large
insect
group
have
not
been
broadly
characterized
using
genomic
tools.
In
particular,
relationships
among
ancient
betaproteobacterial
symbionts
Vidania
(in
Fulgoromorpha)
Nasuia/Zinderia
Cicadomorpha)
are
uncertain.
Here,
we
genomes
Sulcia
three
Pyrops
planthoppers
(family
Fulgoridae)
to
understand
metabolic
functions
histories.
We
find
that,
like
previously
planthoppers,
these
share
responsibilities,
with
providing
seven
out
ten
essential
amino
acids.
lineages
across
a
highly
conserved
genome
but
multiple
independent
rearrangements
occurring
an
early
ancestor
Cicadomorpha
or
Fulgoromorpha
few
succeeding
lineages.
Genomic
synteny
also
observed
within
each
genera
Nasuia,
Zinderia,
Vidania,
them,
which
challenges
expectation
shared
ancestry
for
symbionts.
further
comparison
other
biological
traits
strongly
suggests
origin
planthopper
evolution
possibly
Nasuia
Zinderia
respective
host
This
hypothesis
links
potential
acquisition
novel
endosymbiont
emergence
auchenorrhynchan
superfamilies.
Insects,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14(7), С. 594 - 594
Опубликована: Июнь 30, 2023
The
symbiotic
microbiome
is
critical
in
promoting
insect
resistance
against
colonization
by
exogenous
microorganisms.
mechanisms
which
symbionts
contribute
to
the
host’s
immune
capacity
referred
as
resistance.
Symbionts
can
protect
insects
from
pathogens
through
a
variety
of
mechanisms,
including
upregulating
expression
host
immune-related
genes,
producing
antimicrobial
substances,
and
competitively
excluding
pathogens.
Concordantly,
have
evolved
fine-tuned
regulatory
avoid
overactive
responses
or
specialized
cells
harbor
symbionts.
Alternatively,
some
special
adaptations,
such
formation
biofilms
increase
their
tolerance
responses.
Here,
we
provide
review
about
hosts.
Adaptations
hosts
that
may
maintain
relationships,
significance
relationships
coevolution
systems
are
also
discussed
insights
into
in-depth
study
contribution
physiology
behavior.
Applied and Environmental Microbiology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 4, 2025
ABSTRACT
Symbionts
play
important
roles
in
insect
nutritional
ecology,
and
the
phylogenies
of
some
vertically
transmitted
symbionts
mirror
host
phylogeny.
Here
we
report
diversity,
distribution,
transmission,
potential
functions
harbored
aetalionid
treehopper
Darthula
hardwickii
(Aetalionidae)
using
multiple
methods
compare
its
obligate
symbiont
Karelsulcia
with
that
related
Aetalion
reticulatum.
D.
harbors
bacteriomes,
a
yeast-like
fungal
(YLS)
fat
bodies,
Tisiphia
both
bacteriomes
bodies.
YLS
are
to
ovaries
but
do
not
cluster
form
“symbiont
ball”
terminal
oocytes,
as
is
case
other
auchenorrhynchan
insects.
represents
first
known
instance
being
associated
treehoppers.
Phylogenetic
analysis
revealed
Aetalionidae
derived
from
within
Membracidae.
Gene
truncation
absence
were
tryptophan
biosynthetic
pathway
,
suggesting
this
no
longer
capable
providing
essential
amino
acid
(EAA)
host.
Tryptophan
presumed
be
supplied
by
since
tryptophan-related
genes
either
absent
or
degraded
.
No
truncated
found
A.
reticulatum
it
has
lost
synthesis
EAAs,
leafhoppers.
This
study
sheds
new
light
on
diversity
endosymbionts
Membracoidea
processes
may
have
precipitated
replacement
diverse
lineage.
IMPORTANCE
sap-feeding
insects
nutrition
their
hosts,
which
change
through
evolutionary
time
vary
across
lineages.
comparative
genomic
indicates
that,
compared
leaf-
treehoppers,
ability
provide
EAA
function
apparently
performed
coexisting
(YLS).
species
treehopper,
suggests
involved
treehoppers
similar
those
observed
sap-sucking
analyses
lineages
largely
phylogeny
suggest
originated
Membracidae,
contrast
recent
based
data
Environmental Microbiology Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(3)
Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2024
Microbial
symbionts
play
crucial
roles
in
insect
biology,
yet
their
diversity,
distribution,
and
temporal
dynamics
across
host
populations
remain
poorly
understood.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
the
spatio-temporal
distribution
of
bacterial
within
widely
distributed
economically
significant
leafhopper
genus
Macrosteles,
with
a
focus
on
Macrosteles
laevis.
Using
symbiont
marker
gene
amplicon
sequencing,
explored
intricate
relationships
between
these
insects
microbial
partners.
Our
analysis
cytochrome
oxidase
subunit
I
(COI)
data
revealed
several
intriguing
findings.
First,
there
was
no
strong
genetic
differentiation
M.
laevis
populations,
suggesting
flow
among
them.
Second,
observed
levels
heteroplasmy,
indicating
presence
multiple
mitochondrial
haplotypes
individuals.
Third,
parasitoid
infections
were
prevalent,
highlighting
complex
ecological
interactions
involving
leafhoppers.
The
16S
rRNA
confirmed
universal
ancient
nutritional
endosymbionts-Sulcia
Nasuia-in
Additionally,
found
high
prevalence
Arsenophonus,
another
common
symbiont.
Interestingly,
unlike
most
previously
studied
species,
exhibited
only
occasional
cases
infection
known
facultative
endosymbionts
other
bacteria.
Notably,
variation
different
or
sampling
years
same
population.
Comparatively,
such
as
Rickettsia,
Wolbachia,
Cardinium
Lariskella
more
species.
These
findings
underscore
importance
considering
both
when
studying
associations.
By
simultaneously
characterizing
amplicons
large
collections,
gain
valuable
insights
into
interplay
Understanding
contributes
to
our
broader
comprehension
host-microbe
natural
ecosystems.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
121(51)
Опубликована: Дек. 10, 2024
DNA
repair
systems
are
essential
to
maintain
genome
integrity
and
stability.
Some
obligate
endosymbionts
that
experience
long-term
symbiosis
with
the
insect
hosts,
however,
have
lost
their
key
components
for
repair.
It
is
largely
unexplored
how
bacterial
cope
increased
demand
mismatch
repairs
under
heat
stresses.
Here,
we
showed
ibpA,
a
small
shock
protein
encoded
by
The ISME Journal,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
17(12), С. 2221 - 2231
Опубликована: Окт. 13, 2023
Abstract
Hemipterans
are
known
as
hosts
to
bacterial
or
fungal
symbionts
that
supplement
their
unbalanced
diet
with
essential
nutrients.
Among
them,
scale
insects
(Coccomorpha)
characterized
by
a
particularly
large
diversity
of
symbiotic
systems.
Here,
using
microscopic
and
genomic
approaches,
we
functionally
the
two
belonging
Eriococcidae
family,
Acanthococcus
aceris
Gossyparia
spuria.
These
species
host
Burkholderia
bacteria
localized
in
cytoplasm
fat
body
cells.
Metagenome
sequencing
revealed
very
similar
highly
reduced
genomes
(<900KBp)
low
GC
content
(~38%),
making
them
smallest
most
AT-biased
yet
sequenced.
In
eroded
genomes,
both
retain
biosynthetic
pathways
for
amino
acids
leucine,
isoleucine,
valine,
threonine,
lysine,
arginine,
histidine,
phenylalanine,
precursors
semi-essential
acid
tyrosine,
well
cobalamin-dependent
methionine
synthase
MetH.
A
tryptophan
biosynthesis
pathway
is
conserved
symbiont
G.
spuria,
but
appeared
pseudogenized
A.
aceris,
suggesting
differential
availability
species’
diets.
addition
biosynthesis,
maintain
multiple
cofactors,
including
riboflavin,
cobalamin,
thiamine,
folate.
The
localization
genome
traits
indicate
symbiosis
between
eriococcids
younger
than
other
hemipteran
symbioses,
convergent.
Our
results
add
emerging
picture
dynamic
replacements
sap-sucking
Hemiptera
highlight
widespread
versatile
intra-
extracellular
animals,
plants,
fungi.
Current Research in Insect Science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
5, С. 100070 - 100070
Опубликована: Дек. 20, 2023
Aphids
are
valuable
models
for
studying
the
functional
diversity
of
bacterial
symbiosis
in
insects.
In
addition
to
their
ancestral
obligate
nutritional
symbiont