Comparative transcriptomics of a generalist aphid, <i>Myzus persicae</i> and a specialist aphid, <i>Lipaphis erysimi</i> reveals molecular signatures associated with diversity of their feeding behaviour and other attributes.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Aphids are phloem sap-sucking insects and are a serious destructive pest of several crop plants. Aphids are categorized as "generalists" or "specialists" depending on their host range. Myzus persicae (Sulz.) is a generalist aphid with a broad host range while Lipaphis erysimi (Kalt.), a specialist aphid, has a narrow host range. Aphid infestation involves several sequential stages including host recognition and selection, overcoming primary plant defence barriers, feeding on phloem sap and detoxification of host defence responses. Information on the molecular basis of variations between generalist and specialist aphids with reference to the above processes is limited.

Methods

In the current study, we generated transcriptome data of M. persicae</

SUBMITTER: Sharma M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11648428 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature