Olfactory receptor genes expression in Tuta absoluta: A pathway to targeted control strategies

The tomato leaf miner, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick), is a major agricultural
pest with a highly specialized olfactory system that governs host
localization, mate selection, and oviposition. Despite the critical role
of olfaction in its invasive success, the genome-wide expression of
olfactory receptors (ORs) remains poorly understood. This study employs
RNA sequencing and transcriptomic analysis to characterize the
differential expression of ORs, ionotropic receptors (IRs), and gustatory
receptors (GRs) across sensory tissues (antennae vs. maxillary palps), sex
(male vs. female), and mating status (virgin vs. mated).These data
represents raw and assembled transcriptome sequences for 
functional annotation to identify a diverse repertoire of chemosensory
receptors in the chemosensory tissues of T. absoluta. By integrating
transcriptomic insights with ecological and behavioral contexts, this
study provides a foundation for novel, olfaction-based pest management
strategies against T. absoluta.