Population genomics provides insights into the genetic diversity and adaptation of the Pieris rapae in China.

ABSTRACT: The cabbage white butterfly (Pieris rapae), a major agricultural pest, has become one of the most abundant and destructive butterflies in the world. It is widely distributed in a large variety of climates and terrains of China due to its strong adaptability. To gain insight into the population genetic characteristics of P. rapae in China, we resequenced the genome of 51 individuals from 19 areas throughout China. Using population genomics approaches, a dense variant map of P. rapae was observed, indicating a high level of polymorphism that could result in adaptation to a changing environment. The feature of the genetic structure suggested considerable genetic admixture in different geographical groups. Additionally, our analyses suggest that physical barriers may have played a more importa

SUBMITTER: Zheng L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10653512 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature