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Ye X, Yang Y, Fang Q, Ye G. Genomics of insect natural enemies in agroecosystems. CURRENT OPINION IN INSECT SCIENCE 2024; 68:101298. [PMID: 39547440 DOI: 10.1016/j.cois.2024.101298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 09/26/2024] [Accepted: 11/10/2024] [Indexed: 11/17/2024]
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Currently, a wealth of genomic data are now accessible for numerous insect natural enemies, serving as valuable resources that deepen our understanding of the genetic basis of biocontrol traits in these organisms. We summarize the current state of genome sequencing and highlight candidate genes related to biocontrol traits that hold promise for genetic improvement. We also review the recent population genomic studies in biological control and the discovery of potential insecticidal genes in parasitoid wasps. Collectively, current genomic works have shown the powerful ability to identify candidate genes responsible for desirable traits or promising effectors. However, further functional study is necessary to gain a mechanistic understanding of these genes, and future efforts are also needed to develop suitable approaches to translate genomic insights into field applications.
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- Xinhai Ye
- College of Advanced Agriculture Science, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China; Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Biology and Ecological Regulation of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding & Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Insect Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding & Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Insect Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding & Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Insect Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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Vasquez A, Belsky J, Khanal N, Puri H, Balakrishnan D, Joshi NK, Louis J, Studebaker G, Kariyat R. Melanaphis sacchari/sorghi complex: current status, challenges and integrated strategies for managing the invasive sap-feeding insect pest of sorghum. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2024. [PMID: 39001705 DOI: 10.1002/ps.8291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024]
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Melanaphis sacchari (Zehntner;Hemiptera: Aphididae), sugarcane aphid (SCA), is an invasive phloem-feeder found worldwide with a wide host range of economically important plants including sorghum and sugarcane. Given its high reproductive capacity and ability to rapidly spread over long distances, SCA presents challenges for effective control, leading to substantial economic losses. Recent studies have identified two multiloci SCA genotypes specialized in feeding on sugarcane (MLL-D) and sorghum (MLL-F) in the USA, which raises concerns as the USA is the second largest sorghum-producing country. This has encouraged research towards identifying these two biotypes where some research has stated them as two species; MLL-D clade to be M. sacchari and MLL-F clade to be M. sorghi Theobald (Hemiptera: Aphididae), sorghum aphid (SA). This review aims at compiling research progress that has been made on understanding the SCA/SA species complex. Furthermore, this review also highlights a wide range of management strategies against SCA/SA that includes both biological and chemical methods. In addition, the review emphasizes studies examining host plant resistance to understand and evaluate the role of R-genes and phytohormones such as jasmonic acid, salicylic acid and ethylene against SCA. Beside this, plant volatiles and other secondary metabolites such as flavonoids, terpenes and phytanes are also explored as potential control agents. Being an invasive pest, a single management tactic is inadequate to control SCA population and hence, integrated pest management practices incorporating physical, cultural and biological control methods should be implemented with exclusive chemical control as a last resort, which this review examines in detail. © 2024 The Author(s). Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Alejandro Vasquez
- Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX, USA
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- Department of Entomology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA
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- Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Department of Entomology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA
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- Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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Zhang L, Lv H, Li X, Wan H, He S, Li J, Ma K. Sublethal effects of acetamiprid and afidopyropen on Harmonia axyridis: insights from transcriptomics analysis. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 262:115203. [PMID: 37406606 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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Evaluating the sublethal effects of insecticide is crucial for protecting and utilizing natural enemies. In this study, we determined the sublethal effects of acetamiprid and afidopyropen on Harmonia axyridis (Pallas) and explored the potential molecular mechanisms underlying these effects through transcriptomics analysis. The results showed that sublethal concentrations of acetamiprid significantly reduced the adult fecundity and longevity of F0H. axyridis and decreased the survival time and survival rate of the F1 generation. Sublethal concentrations of afidopyropen prolonged the developmental time of 4th instar larvae in the F0 generation. Additionally, acetamiprid and afidopyropen treatments significantly decreased the predation of H. axyridis. Furthermore, transcriptome sequencing analysis revealed that several P450 and UGT genes expressed differently when H. axyridis were exposed to sublethal concentrations of acetamiprid and afidopyropen, suggesting that the differential expression of detoxifying genes might be involved in the response and detoxification metabolism of acetamiprid and afidopyropen in H. axyridis. Our findings demonstrate that sublethal concentrations of acetamiprid adversely influences the development and predation of H. axyridis, while afidopyropen has limited effects on H. axyridis. These results are helpful for protecting and utilizing natural enemies and guiding the scientific use of pesticides in the field.
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- Liang Zhang
- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China.
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Thompson MN, Grunseich JM, Marmolejo LO, Aguirre NM, Bradicich PA, Behmer ST, Suh CPC, Helms AM. Undercover operation: Belowground insect herbivory modifies systemic plant defense and repels aboveground foraging insect herbivores. Front Ecol Evol 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fevo.2022.1033730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Plants attacked by insects may induce defenses locally in attacked plant tissues and/or systemically in non-attacked tissues, such as aboveground herbivory affecting belowground roots or belowground herbivory modifying aboveground tissues (i.e., cross-compartment systemic defense). Through induced systemic plant defenses, above-and belowground insect herbivores indirectly interact when feeding on a shared host plant. However, determining the systemic effects of herbivory on cross-compartment plant tissues and cascading consequences for herbivore communities remains underexplored. The goal of this study was to determine how belowground striped cucumber beetle (Acalymma vittatum) larval herbivory alters aboveground zucchini squash (Cucurbita pepo subsp. pepo) defenses and interactions with herbivores, including adult cucumber beetles and squash bugs (Anasa tristis). To explore this question, field and laboratory experiments were conducted to compare responses of aboveground herbivores to belowground larvae-damaged plants and non-damaged control plants. We also characterized changes in defensive chemicals and nutritional content of aboveground plant structures following belowground herbivory. We discovered belowground herbivory enhanced aboveground plant resistance and deterred aboveground foraging herbivores. We also found that larvae-damaged plants emitted higher amounts of a key volatile compound, (E)-β-ocimene, compared to non-damaged controls. Further investigation suggests that other mechanisms, such as plant nutrient content, may additionally contribute to aboveground herbivore foraging decisions. Collectively, our findings underscore connections between above-and belowground herbivore communities as mediated through induced systemic defenses of a shared host plant. Specifically, these findings indicate that belowground larval herbivory systemically enhances plant defenses and deters a suite of aboveground herbivores, suggesting larvae may manipulate aboveground plant defenses for their own benefit, while plants may benefit from enhanced systemic defenses against multi-herbivore attack.
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