Publications by authors named "Yue-Di Niu"
Pantoea ananatis is a bacterium commonly found in various agronomic crops and agricultural pests. In this study, we present findings on a genome-reduced strain of P. ananatis, known as Lstr, which was initially isolated from Laodelphax striatellus (small brown rice planthopper, SBPH).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae Koch, TSSM) is recognized as one of the most problematic spider mite pests. However, the precise gene expression patterns across its key developmental stages remain elusive. Here, we performed a comprehensive transcriptome analysis of TSSM eggs, nymphs and adult females using publicly available RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) data to elucidate the overarching transcriptomic differences between these developmental stages.
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- A strain of a bacterium called Lstr was isolated from the rice planthopper to study its genome and biology, as it is a pathogen for these pests that threatens rice crops.
- The genomic analysis revealed two phylogenetic clades, with Lstr in clade two, which showed significant differences from clade one in terms of genome size, coding sequences, and pseudogenes, indicating an early stage of genome reduction.
- Findings from this study enhance our understanding of the interactions between the bacterium, its insect host, and rice plants, with potential implications for improving rice protection and pest management strategies.