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Expression and RNA interference of salivary polygalacturonase genes in the tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris.

ABSTRACT: Three genes encoding polygalacturonase (PG) have been identified in Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois) (Miridae: Hemiptera). Earlier studies showed that the three PG gene transcripts are exclusively expressed in the feeding stages of L. lineolaris. In this report, it is shown that all three transcripts are specifically expressed in salivary glands indicating that PGs are salivary enzymes. Transcriptional profiles of the three PGs were evaluated with respect to diet, comparing live cotton plant material to artificial diet. PG2 transcript levels were consistently lower in cotton-fed insects than those reared on artificial diet. RNA interference was used to knock down expression of PG1 mRNA in adult salivary glands providing the first demonstration of the use of this method in the non-model insect, L. lineolaris.

SUBMITTER: Walker WB

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3016915 | biostudies-literature | 2010

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Expression and RNA interference of salivary polygalacturonase genes in the tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris.

Walker William B WB Allen Margaret L ML

Journal of insect science (Online) 20100101

Three genes encoding polygalacturonase (PG) have been identified in Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois) (Miridae: Hemiptera). Earlier studies showed that the three PG gene transcripts are exclusively expressed in the feeding stages of L. lineolaris. In this report, it is shown that all three transcripts are specifically expressed in salivary glands indicating that PGs are salivary enzymes. Transcriptional profiles of the three PGs were evaluated with respect to diet, comparing live cotton pla ...[more]

PMID: 21062205

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Expression and RNA interference of salivary polygalacturonase genes in the tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris.

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Expression and RNA interference of salivary polygalacturonase genes in the tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris.

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