Publications by authors named "Hao-Ran Lu"
Article Synopsis
- Callosobruchus maculatus is a major pest in stored grain, causing significant agricultural losses, and understanding its genetic adaptations is crucial for pest management.
- The study presents a high-quality, chromosome-level genome for C. maculatus, sized at 1.2 Gb, revealing that over 65% consists of repeat sequences.
- The findings include identifying chromosome 10 as the X chromosome, providing valuable data for researching the pest's adaptive evolution in response to olfactory and hypoxic environments.
Background: The cuticle is an indispensable structure that protects the mosquito against adverse environmental conditions and prevents pathogen entry. While most cuticles are hard and rigid, some parts of cuticle are soft and flexible to allow movement and blood-feeding. It has been reported that 3, 4-dihydroxyphenylacetaldehyde (DOPAL) synthase is associated with flexible cuticle formation in Aedes aegypti.
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