Molecular Insights into Diapause Mechanisms in <i>Telenomus remus</i> for Improved Biological Control.

ABSTRACT: This study explores the molecular mechanisms underlying diapause in the parasitoid wasp Telenomus remus (Nixon) (Hymenoptera: Platygastridae), a critical egg parasitoid for the biological control of the invasive pest Spodoptera frugiperda (Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). While effective in pest management, T. remus faces limitations in large-scale applications due to its short lifespan and low viability under storage conditions. Diapause, a state of developmental arrest, was successfully induced in T. remus using photoperiod manipulation (0L:24D), allowing for extended survival and improved storage potential. Transcriptome sequencing identified 2642 differentially expressed genes, with 617 involved in 284 enriched pathways, including calcium signaling and photo

SUBMITTER: Yu G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12027507 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature