Transcriptomic Responses of Salvia hispanica to the Infestation of Red Spider Mites (Tetranychus neocaledonicus).

ABSTRACT: Salvia hispanica (chia) is a highly nutritious food source and has gained popularity due to its high omega-3 fatty acid content. Red spider mites are a serious problem in the production of S. hispanica. However, no study has been conducted to analyze the defensive response to the infestation of red spider mites in S. hispanica. To elucidate the molecular mechanisms of the defensive response of S. hispanica to red spider mites, we performed a transcriptomic analysis of S. hispanica when infested by red spider mites. In the comparative assessment of leaf transcriptomes, a total of 1743 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified between control and mite-infested S. hispanica. From these, 1208 (69%) transcripts were upregulated and 535 (31%)

SUBMITTER: Lee M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10418447 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature