Brief Warm and Aldo-Keto Reductase Family AspiAKR1B1 Contribute to Cold Adaptation of Aleurocanthus spiniferus.

ABSTRACT: Aleurocanthus spiniferus not only damages plant leaves directly but also causes a sooty blotch due to the honeydew secreted by the nymphs and adults. This pest is widespread and seems to be spreading from low latitude to higher latitude areas where winters are typically colder, indicating an increase in its cold tolerance. Changes in temperature help insects to anticipate the arrival of winter, allowing them to take defensive measures in advance. This study examines the impacts of brief warm pulses on the low-temperature tolerance of A. spiniferus, and analyzes the physiological and biochemical mechanisms underlying its cold adaptation, utilizing seasonal differences in cold tolerance. Intermittent training at 25 °C significantly improved the survival rate of overwintering ny

SUBMITTER: Jia ZF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11765982 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature