Nilaparvata lugens Transcriptome or Gene expression. Nilaparvata lugens

Transfer of seminal fluid proteins (SFPs) into virgin females of different insect species, known to display a PMR, results in the repression of female sexual receptivity and stimulates their oviposition to levels similar to those of mated females. Hence, we asked whether seminal fluid proteins, transferred into female reproductive organs during copulation could induce a PMR also in BPHs. Seminal fluid proteins are primarily produced in the male accessary gland (MAG) and ejaculatory duct and transferred into female reproductive organs during copulation.