Transcriptome and gene expression analysis of the rice leaf folder, Cnaphalocrosis medinalis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The rice leaf folder (RLF), Cnaphalocrocis medinalis (Guenee) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), is one of the most destructive pests affecting rice in Asia. Although several studies have been performed on the ecological and physiological aspects of this species, the molecular mechanisms underlying its developmental regulation, behavior, and insecticide resistance remain largely unknown. Presently, there is a lack of genomic information for RLF; therefore, studies aimed at profiling the RLF transcriptome expression would provide a better understanding of its biological function at the molecular level.

Principal findings

De novo assembly of the RLF transcriptome was performed via the short read sequencing technology (Illumina). In a single run, we produced more than 23 mill

SUBMITTER: Li SW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3501527 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature