Potential Source and Transmission Pathway of Gut Bacteria in the Diamondback Moth, Plutella xylostella.

ABSTRACT: Plutella xylostella (L.), commonly known as the diamondback moth, is currently a major worldwide pest. Gut bacteria play an important role in the physiology and insecticide resistance of P. xylostella, but little is known about the sources and transmission routes of its gut bacteria. In this study, traditional microbial culture methods were used to analyze the sources and transmission modes of gut bacteria in P. xylostella, which could help develop pest control strategies based on gut bacteria. The main findings are as follows: gut bacterial diversity was significantly higher in P. xylostella-fed radish sprouts than those fed an artificial diet, indicating a potential association between gut bacteria and food bacteria. In addition, sequence analysis revealed the

SUBMITTER: Han S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10299291 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature