Diversity and transmissibility of RNA viruses in the small brown planthopper, <i>Laodelphax striatellus</i>.

ABSTRACT: While a considerable number of viruses have been recently discovered in hematophagous insects, there remains insufficient research on virus diversity and their association with phytophagous insect hosts. In this study, we conducted a systematic investigation of the RNA virome in the small brown planthopper (SBPH), Laodelphax striatellus, an important vector of plant viruses. We successfully identified a total of 22 RNA viruses, including 17 novel viruses, from various families. These viruses were prevalent and abundant in SBPH populations, originating from the lab or field, with +ssRNA viruses composing the core SBPH viruses. Subsequent analysis revealed that the overall abundance of RNA viruses in SBPH remained relatively consistent across different developmental stages of the inse

SUBMITTER: Mao Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11650995 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature