Gene Expression in Acyrthosiphon Pisum (Hemiptera: Aphididae)

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Gene Expression in Acyrthosiphon Pisum (Hemiptera: Aphididae) Stern Lab

Hunter WB, Dang PM, Stern D

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Abstract

Examination of the genetic differences between aphids that can transmit citrus tristeza virus, CTV, and those which cannot, may lead to a greater understanding of the virus-aphid interactions necessitating virus acquisition and transmission. Since a cDNA library had been completed the previous year for the brown citrus aphid, a vector of CTV, a second aphid cDNA library was made to a non-CTV aphid vector, the pea aphid, Acyrthosiphon pisum. Comparisons between these two genetic datasets will provide a better understanding of the dynamics of aphid feeding, digestion, development, and may elucidate elements related to virus interactions that were previously unknown. Identification of the numerous proteins actively involved in feeding and digestion from aphids will provide specific targets for the development of new methods of control aimed at disrupting aphid feeding and ultimately reducing the acquisition and transmission of plant viruses which cause disease.

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Gene Expression in Acyrthosiphon Pisum (Hemiptera: Aphididae)

Note: Research in this publication was not performed at Janelia.

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