Codling moth female abdomen tip RNA-sequencing

The objective was to conduct a transcriptomic analysis of chemosensory genes expressed in female codling moth, Cydia pomonella, abdomen tip tissue, which contains the phermone gland/ovipositor complex. Semiochemicals are used extensively to control codling moth with odorants that manipulate their behaviors, but this strategy largely targets male moths and their chemosensory systems. In this study, we sought to learn more about the chemosensory genes that are prominent in females that might be important in mediating female-specific behaviors such as egg-laying.

本研究旨在对雌性苹果蠹蛾，Cydia pomonella，腹部末梢组织中表达的化学感受基因进行转录组分析，该组织含有信息素腺/产卵器复合体。信息素被广泛用于通过操纵其行为的气味物质来控制苹果蠹蛾，但此策略主要针对雄蛾及其化学感受系统。在本研究中，我们旨在深入了解在雌蛾中突出表现的化学感受基因，这些基因可能对调节雌性特异性行为，如产卵等行为具有重要意义。