<i>Pseudomonas</i> Infection Affects the Growth and Development of <i>Aphis gossypii</i> by Disrupting Energy Metabolism and Reproductive Processes
For instance, <i>Pseudomonas</i> is involved in numerous life processes of <i>A. gossypii</i> and exerts a significant influence on its physiological indicators. The results demonstrate that <i>Pseudomonas</i> infection disturbs the normal growth and development o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-02-01
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| Series: | Insects |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16/3/238 |
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| Summary: | For instance, <i>Pseudomonas</i> is involved in numerous life processes of <i>A. gossypii</i> and exerts a significant influence on its physiological indicators. The results demonstrate that <i>Pseudomonas</i> infection disturbs the normal growth and development of <i>A. gossypii</i>, resulting in a substantial reduction in the number of offspring. Compared with the uninfected control group, the innate rate of increase and the endogenous growth rate are markedly lower. Moreover, RNA-sequencing revealed that genes related to energy synthesis and nutrient metabolism were significantly upregulated in <i>A. gossypii</i> infected with <i>Pseudomonas</i>. Simultaneously, the infection led to a significant downregulation of genes related to alkaline phosphatase in the folate-synthesis pathway and histone proteinase B synthesis in the metabolism pathway of <i>A. gossypii</i>. These experimental findings indicate that <i>Pseudomonas</i> infection disrupts the growth and development of <i>A. gossypii</i>, specifically manifested as a significant upregulation of genes related to energy synthesis and nutrient metabolism and a downregulation of genes related to reproduction. Overall, these results offer support for the study of the interactions between aphids and symbiotic bacteria. |
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| ISSN: | 2075-4450 |