Metagenomic profiling of gut microbiota in Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) larvae fed on different host plants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The fall armyworm (FAW, Spodoptera frugiperda) is a polyphagous pest known for causing significant crop damage. The gut microbiota plays a pivotal role in influencing the biology, physiology and adaptation of the host. However, understanding of the taxonomic composition and functional characteristics of the gut microbiota in FAW larvae fed on different host plants remains limited.

Methods

This study utilized metagenomic sequencing to explore the structure, function and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) of the gut microbiota in FAW larvae transferred from an artificial diet to four distinct host plants: maize, sorghum, tomato and pepper.

Results

The results demonstrated significant variations in gut microbiota structure among FAW larvae fed on different hos

SUBMITTER: Wu LH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11389342 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature