Genetic variability of the nematode Metaparasitylenchus hypothenemi (Tylenchida: Allantonematidae), natural parasite of the coffee berry borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), using COI sequences

The nematode Metaparasitylenchus hypothenemi (Poinar) (Tylenchida: Allantonematidae) is a parasite of the coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei), one of the most significant pests affecting coffee crops. This study aimed to analyze the genetic variation of M. hypothenemi using the mitochondrial c...

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Main Authors: Marina Simota-Ruiz, Oscar Mikery, Juan Cisneros, Oscar Carmona-Castro, Alfredo Castillo-Vera, Alma E. García-Morales
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author Marina Simota-Ruiz
Oscar Mikery
Juan Cisneros
Oscar Carmona-Castro
Alfredo Castillo-Vera
Alma E. García-Morales
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Juan Cisneros
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description The nematode Metaparasitylenchus hypothenemi (Poinar) (Tylenchida: Allantonematidae) is a parasite of the coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei), one of the most significant pests affecting coffee crops. This study aimed to analyze the genetic variation of M. hypothenemi using the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I (COI) gene. Reproductive females of M. hypothenemi were extracted from parasitized wild coffee berry borers for DNA extraction, amplification, and sequencing. Phylogenetic analyses revealed 2 well-differentiated lineages and 6 haplotypes distributed across 18 populations along a 100 km transect. Global genetic diversity was moderate (Hd = 0.52 ± 0.06), with a dominant haplotype present in 16 populations and others being representative or geographically isolated. Populations showed high genetic differentiation and restricted gene flow. These findings confirm the utility of the COI gene for analyzing the genetic variation of M. hypothenemi and provide a molecular basis for future studies on its biology and management.
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spelling doaj-art-a82fc32e98f540a9930725838476bb0f2025-08-20T03:36:34ZengUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoRevista Mexicana de Biodiversidad1870-34532007-87062025-08-019610.22201/ib.20078706e.2025.96.5460Genetic variability of the nematode Metaparasitylenchus hypothenemi (Tylenchida: Allantonematidae), natural parasite of the coffee berry borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), using COI sequencesMarina Simota-Ruiz0Oscar Mikery1Juan Cisneros 2Oscar Carmona-Castro3Alfredo Castillo-Vera4Alma E. García-Morales5El Colegio de la Frontera Sur, Unidad Tapachula, ChiapasOrtomolecular Mexicana BC El Colegio de la Frontera Sur, Unidad Tapachula, Chiapas El Colegio de la Frontera Sur, Unidad Tapachula, Chiapas El Colegio de la Frontera Sur, Unidad Tapachula, ChiapasEl Colegio de la Frontera Sur, Unidad Chetumal, Quintana Roo The nematode Metaparasitylenchus hypothenemi (Poinar) (Tylenchida: Allantonematidae) is a parasite of the coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei), one of the most significant pests affecting coffee crops. This study aimed to analyze the genetic variation of M. hypothenemi using the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I (COI) gene. Reproductive females of M. hypothenemi were extracted from parasitized wild coffee berry borers for DNA extraction, amplification, and sequencing. Phylogenetic analyses revealed 2 well-differentiated lineages and 6 haplotypes distributed across 18 populations along a 100 km transect. Global genetic diversity was moderate (Hd = 0.52 ± 0.06), with a dominant haplotype present in 16 populations and others being representative or geographically isolated. Populations showed high genetic differentiation and restricted gene flow. These findings confirm the utility of the COI gene for analyzing the genetic variation of M. hypothenemi and provide a molecular basis for future studies on its biology and management. https://revista.ib.unam.mx/index.php/bio/article/view/5460Obligate endoparasite Insect pestGenetic variationCOI GenePhylogenetic treeGenetic structure
spellingShingle Marina Simota-Ruiz
Oscar Mikery
Juan Cisneros
Oscar Carmona-Castro
Alfredo Castillo-Vera
Alma E. García-Morales
Genetic variability of the nematode Metaparasitylenchus hypothenemi (Tylenchida: Allantonematidae), natural parasite of the coffee berry borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), using COI sequences
Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad
Obligate endoparasite
Insect pest
Genetic variation
COI Gene
Phylogenetic tree
Genetic structure
title Genetic variability of the nematode Metaparasitylenchus hypothenemi (Tylenchida: Allantonematidae), natural parasite of the coffee berry borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), using COI sequences
title_full Genetic variability of the nematode Metaparasitylenchus hypothenemi (Tylenchida: Allantonematidae), natural parasite of the coffee berry borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), using COI sequences
title_fullStr Genetic variability of the nematode Metaparasitylenchus hypothenemi (Tylenchida: Allantonematidae), natural parasite of the coffee berry borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), using COI sequences
title_full_unstemmed Genetic variability of the nematode Metaparasitylenchus hypothenemi (Tylenchida: Allantonematidae), natural parasite of the coffee berry borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), using COI sequences
title_short Genetic variability of the nematode Metaparasitylenchus hypothenemi (Tylenchida: Allantonematidae), natural parasite of the coffee berry borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), using COI sequences
title_sort genetic variability of the nematode metaparasitylenchus hypothenemi tylenchida allantonematidae natural parasite of the coffee berry borer coleoptera curculionidae scolytinae using coi sequences
topic Obligate endoparasite
Insect pest
Genetic variation
COI Gene
Phylogenetic tree
Genetic structure
url https://revista.ib.unam.mx/index.php/bio/article/view/5460
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