Changes in life history parameters and transcriptome profile of Serangium japonicum associated with feeding on natural prey (Bemisia tabaci) and alternate host (Corcyra cephalonica eggs).

ABSTRACT:

Background

The mass production of natural predators with prolonged shelf life is a prerequisite for their field application as pest control agents. The traditional methods used for the mass production of Serangium japonicum rely heavily on the consistent supply of natural prey. This study explains the effects of B. tabaci (natural prey) and C. cephalonica eggs (alternative food) on life history and transcriptome profile of S. japanicum.

Methods

This study compares the effects of B. tabaci (natural prey) and C. cephalonica eggs (alternative food) on biology, reproduction, and predatory efficacy, and transcriptome profile of S. japanicum.

Results

This study revealed that S. japonicum was able to successfully complete its life cycle while feeding on B. tabaci (natural pr

SUBMITTER: Ali S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10015737 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature