Comprehensive Assessment of Reference Gene Expression within the Whitefly Using RT-qPCR.

The citrus whitefly, , is a destructive pest that infests citrus plants. It is a major vector in transmitting plant viruses such as citrus yellow vein clearing virus (CYVCV), which has caused severe economic losses worldwide, and therefore efficient control of this pest is economically important. However, the scope of genetic studies primarily focused on is restricted, something that has potentially limited further study of efficient control options.

Transcriptomic response of citrus psyllid salivary glands to the infection of citrus Huanglongbing pathogen.

The Asian citrus psyllid, Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Psyllidae), is the key vector insect transmitting the Liberibacter asiaticus (Las) bacterium that causes the devastating citrus greening disease (Huanglongbing, HLB) worldwide. The salivary glands (SG) exhibit an important barrier against the transmission of HLB pathogen. However, knowledge on the molecular mechanism of SG defence against Las infection is still limited.