A transcriptional and functional analysis of heat hardening in two invasive fruit fly species, Bactrocera dorsalis and Bactrocera correcta

The different patterns of gene expression in these two species at the two hardening temperatures highlight the diverse mechanisms underlying hardening even in closely related species. These results may provide target genes for future control efforts against such pest species.

这两个物种在两种硬化温度下的基因表达模式各不相同，该结果凸显出，即便在亲缘关系紧密的物种中，硬化作用背后的调控机制也呈现出多样性。此项研究结果可为未来针对此类害虫的防控工作提供靶标基因。