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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jia Li, Ping Gao, Long Zhang
Summary: Chemosensory proteins are crucial for insect chemoreception, particularly in the peach fruit borer Carposina sasakii where different CSPs are expressed in males and females in varying body parts. The study sheds light on the physiological functions of CSPs in C. sasakii and the molecular mechanisms involved in chemoreception.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY D-GENOMICS & PROTEOMICS
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Jia Li, Long Zhang
Summary: In this study, four candidate carboxylesterases (CXEs) were identified in Carposina sasakii using transcriptomic data analysis. The conserved amino acid residues and gene expression patterns of these CXEs were analyzed. The study laid the foundation for further exploring the functions of CXEs in C. sasakii.
BULLETIN OF ENTOMOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Entomology
Q. Xue, D. Feng, L. Men, Y. Zhang, A. Deng, J. Li, Y. Peng, R. Ma, Z. Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the adaptive mechanism of morphological and structural changes in the digestive system of Carposina sasakii during its metamorphosis development. The findings showed significant transformations in the digestive tract to adapt to changes in feeding habits and environment, providing the basis for survival and further research. Overall, this research contributes to a better understanding of the physiological and evolutionary interactions between C. sasakii and its host plant, while also providing valuable data for toxicological and pathological studies of this agricultural pest.
SHILAP-REVISTA DE LEPIDOPTEROLOGIA
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cinnamon S. Mittan-Moreau, Crystal Kelehear, Luis Felipe Toledo, Jamie Bacon, Juan M. Guayasamin, Andrew Snyder, Kelly R. Zamudio
Summary: This study investigated the establishment success of cane toads across their introduced range by examining the roles of introduction history and genetic diversity. The researchers found that Florida populations were more closely related to native Central American lineages, and there were high levels of diversity and population structure in the native range, supporting the idea that cane toads are a species complex. The study also revealed that introduced populations have slightly lower genetic diversity compared to native populations.
Article
Entomology
Kimberly Ador, Januarius Gobilik, Suzan Benedick
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate whether individuals of T. laeviceps s.l. worker bees grouped based on similar morphological characteristics also have similar COI haplotype cluster groupings. Specimens were classified based on important morphological characteristics for distinguishing the four groups within T. laeviceps s.l. PCA and LDA biplots revealed that the most distinctive features distinguishing Group 1 from other groups were the yellowish-brown antennae scape (ASC) and the dark brown thorax color (TC). Phylogenetic analysis showed clear separation for 12 out of 36 haplotypes, while the remaining haplotypes did not show clear differentiation between subclades regardless of their morphology and morphometric characteristics. Thus, DNA barcoding combined with traditional morphological grouping methods can reliably determine intraspecific variations within T. laeviceps s.l.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xitong Cen, Gege Zhang, Huiru Liu, Gaoyou Yao, Panpan Xiong, Maoxian He, Wenguang Liu
Summary: The study compared the live weight and shell length between different shell colors of the giant triton snail (Charonia tritonis) using Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA). Sequence analysis of the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase (COI) gene was also conducted to assess the affinity of C. tritonis with two different shell colors. Additionally, phylogenetic trees were constructed using the maximum likelihood (ML) and Bayesian Inference methods, and haplotype network diagrams were constructed. The results showed that the population size of C. tritonis remained relatively stable, and the genetic and size differentiation between the two different shell colors was small.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Naruemon Bunchom, Weerachai Saijuntha, Warayutt Pilap, Warong Suksavate, Kotchaphon Vaisusuk, Narufumi Suganuma, Takeshi Agatsuma, Trevor N. Petney, Chairat Tantrawatpan
Summary: This study found that the freshwater snail Hydrobioides nassa in Thailand has relatively high genetic diversity, classified into three haplogroups, with specimens from the Yom river basin in Phrae province showing the most genetic distinctiveness.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Bashir Salim, Saeed Alasmari, Nouh Saad Mohamed, Mohamed-Khair A. Ahmed, Ryo Nakao, Olivier Hanotte
Summary: More than 400 million indigenous sheep are raised on the African continent, mainly for sustenance. The genetic relationships among these sheep populations are poorly understood. This study sequenced the mitochondrial DNA control region of Sudan desert sheep to understand their genetic variation and demographic history. The results showed a diversified and predominant haplogroup, with little genetic differentiation among the different breeds and crosses. The study provides insights into the early history of Sudan desert sheep and their crosses.
Article
Evolutionary Biology
James S. Evans, Patrick M. Erwin, Hendra F. Sihaloho, Susanna Lopez-Legentil
Summary: This study analyzed color morphs, genetic lineages, and symbiotic microbial communities of the colonial ascidian D. bermudensis, finding that two distinct genetic lineages corresponded to unique color morphs and microbial communities, indicating that two different species coexist under the same scientific name. The study highlights the utility of symbiont profiling in resolving the taxonomic status of phenotypically variable ascidian species.
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Parasitology
Huiying Chen, Haowei Dong, Hao Yuan, Wenqi Shan, Qiuming Zhou, Xiangyu Li, Heng Peng, Yajun Ma
Summary: The accurate identification of sandfly species is crucial due to their role in transmitting medically significant diseases. However, conventional identification methods are time consuming and require experienced staff. This study investigates the use of DNA barcodes to identify common sandfly species in China and finds that mitochondrial DNA markers are effective in distinguishing these species.
Article
Entomology
Jianqing Guo, Jing Li, Sebastien Massart, Kanglai He, Frederic Francis, Zhenying Wang
Summary: Population genetic studies provide insights into the evolution of adaptive strategies and the influence of environmental factors on aphid populations. This study analyzed the genetic diversity of two aphid species from China and Europe. The results showed genetic differentiation between Chinese and European populations in one species, while the other species had low genetic diversity indicating high gene flow. These findings are important for the development of pest control strategies.
Article
Entomology
Tadele Alemu Hunde, Yosef Deneke, Beira Hailu Meressa
Summary: A study was conducted to analyze the COI-COII intergenic region of Ethiopian honeybee populations and resolve the controversies regarding morphologically identified local honeybee subspecies. A total of 204 honeybee samples from 51 locations in eight regions were collected and analyzed using universal primers. The study revealed 15 haplotypes with a diversity value of 0.469, and higher genetic variation within populations (73.62%) compared to between populations (26.38%). Lineages Y, A, and O were well separated, with A and O being reported for the first time in Ethiopia.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TROPICAL INSECT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Leonardo Dapporto, Mattia Menchetti, Raluca Voda, Cecilia Corbella, Sylvain Cuvelier, Imed Djemadi, Martin Gascoigne-Pees, Joan C. Hinojosa, Nok Ting Lam, Maria Serracanta, Gerard Talavera, Vlad Dinca, Roger Vila
Summary: This article introduces four new resources for Western Palaearctic butterflies, including an updated species checklist, mitochondrial COI sequences, intraspecific genetic variation indexes, and species-level distribution maps. These resources will facilitate comparative studies, integrative taxonomy, and conservation strategies.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Devon A. Gregory, Monica Trujillo, Clayton Rushford, Anna Flury, Sherin Kannoly, Kaung Myat San, Dustin T. Lyfoung, Roger W. Wiseman, Karen Bromert, Ming-Yi Zhou, Ellen Kesler, Nathan J. Bivens, Jay Hoskins, Chung-Ho Lin, David H. O'Connor, Chris Wieberg, Jeff Wenzel, Rose S. Kantor, John J. Dennehy, Marc C. Johnson
Summary: Wastewater-based epidemiology is an effective method for tracking the appearance and spread of SARS-COV-2 lineages in communities. In 2021, novel SARS-COV-2 RBD lineages were consistently detected in wastewater samples from 9 sewersheds in the US, containing multiple amino acid substitutions and sharing similarities with the Omicron variant. These lineages, potentially originating from long-term patient infections or animal reservoirs, demonstrate greater genetic diversity than commonly observed.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Karima Fadhlaoui-Zid, Piero Cossu, Daria Sanna, Fabio Scarpa, Tiziana Lai, Alberto Castelli, Marco Casu, Ferruccio Maltagliati
Summary: Recent research suggests that the Siculo-Tunisian Strait may serve as a genetic transitional zone, rather than a sharp genetic break, for some species in the Mediterranean. The common Octopus shows a complex spatial genetic pattern in this region, likely influenced by contemporary factors such as marine currents. Focusing on transitional areas instead of unique genetic breaks may help detect similar patterns across different species and improve management practices for commercially valuable species.
Article
Entomology
J. Li, T. B. Ding, H. Chi, D. Chu
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hongran Li, James D. Harwood, Tongxian Liu, Dong Chu
Article
Entomology
Wan-Mei Qu, Shu-Lei Tai, Cun-Huan Zhang, Lei Wang, Li-Li Li, Dong Chu, Yi Yu
ENTOMOLOGIA GENERALIS
(2018)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Zhen-Hong Lv, Xiao-Ying Wei, Yun-Li Tao, Dong Chu
INFECTION GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2018)
Article
Entomology
Zhen-Hong Lv, Hui-Peng Pan, Wei Zhang, Tian-Bo Ding, Dong Chu
JOURNAL OF ASIA-PACIFIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lei Guo, Mingming Su, Pei Liang, Shuo Li, Dong Chu
PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Entomology
Zhen-Hong Lv, Hui-Peng Pan, Wei Zhang, Tian-Bo Ding, Dong Chu
JOURNAL OF ASIA-PACIFIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2018)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Chu Dong, Qu Wan-mei, Guo Lei
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AGRICULTURE
(2019)
Article
Physiology
Tian-Bo Ding, Jie Li, Er-Hu Chen, Jin-Zhi Niu, Dong Chu
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Lei Guo, Changyou Li, Pei Liane, Dong Chu
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Wei Ke-ke, Li Jie, Ding Tian-bo, Liu Tong-xian, Chu Dong
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AGRICULTURE
(2019)
Article
Ecology
Wan-Mei Qu, Ni Liang, Zi-Ku Wu, You-Gang Zhao, Dong Chu
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2020)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jie Li, Tianbo Ding, Dong Chu
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
(2020)
Article
Entomology
Yao Zhang, Lei Guo, Remzi Atlihan, Hsin Chi, Dong Chu
ENTOMOLOGIA GENERALIS
(2019)
Article
Agronomy
Lei Guo, Haixiang Lv, Dan Tan, Ni Liang, Chenliang Guo, Dong Chu
