Gut bacteria contribute to fenvalerate resistance in the tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta.

ABSTRACT: The tomato leafminer is a destructive pest causing significant damage to crops. Overreliance on insecticides has led to developing resistance in this insect pest. Microorganisms may benefit insects, including nutrient acquisition, digestion, immunity, and resistance to pesticides. Understanding these diverse interactions is crucial for effective management of pests and their resistance to pesticides. Here, we have investigated Here, we have investigated the role of gut bacteria in the development of fenvalerate-resistant tomato leafminer. The gut bacteria of fenvalerate-resistant (FR) and fenvalerate-susceptible (FS) populations were compared using Real-time PCR with group-specific primers. It was shown that the gut bacteria community of the two populations differed. The population of Acti

SUBMITTER: Baradaran E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12277457 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature