A transcriptomic survey of Migdolus fryanus (sugarcane rhizome borer) larvae.

ABSTRACT: Sugarcane, a major crop grown in the tropical and subtropical areas of the world, is produced mainly for sucrose, which is used as a sweetener or for the production of bioethanol. Among the numerous pests that significantly affect the yield of sugarcane, the sugarcane rhizome borer (Migdolus fryanus, a cerambycidae beetle) is known to cause severe damage to the crops in Brazil. The absence of molecular information about this insect reinforces the need for studies and an effective method to control this pest. In this study, RNA-Seq technology was employed to study different parts of M. fryanus larvae. The generated data will help in further investigations about the taxonomy, development, and adaptation of this insect. RNA was extracted from six different parts (head, fat body, integument, h

SUBMITTER: Nakayama DG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5332103 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature