Comparative transcriptomics of the irradiated melon fly (Zeugodacus cucurbitae) reveal key developmental genes.

ABSTRACT: Irradiation can be used as an insect pest management technique to reduce post-harvest yield losses. It causes major physiological changes, impairing insect development and leading to mortality. This technique is used to control the melon fly Zeugodacus cucurbitae, a major pest of Cucurbitaceae in Asia. Here, we applied irradiation to melon fly eggs, and the larvae emerged from irradiated eggs were used to conduct comparative transcriptomics and thereby identify key genes involved in the development and survival. We found 561 upregulated and 532 downregulated genes in irradiated flies compared to non-irradiated flies. We also observed abnormal small-body phenotypes in irradiated flies. By screening the 532 downregulated genes, we selected eight candidate genes putatively involved in

SUBMITTER: Ahmad S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9887199 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature