High genetic diversity and strong genetic structure of Strongyllodes variegatus populations in oilseed rape production areas of China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Strongyllodes variegatus (Fairmaire) is a major insect pest of oilseed rape in China. Despite its economic importance, the contribution of its population genetics in the development of any suitable protection control strategy for the management of oilseed rape crops is poorly studied. It is a much urgent need to prevent its spread to the rest of the world.

Results

Using the sequences of mitochondrial DNA cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) and cytochrome b (Cytb) as genetic markers, we analyzed the population genetic diversity and structure of 437 individuals collected from 15 S. variegatus populations located in different oilseed rape production areas in China. In addition, we estimated the demographic history using neutrality test and mismatch distribution anal

SUBMITTER: Zhan HX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7871595 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature