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Distinct microbiome signatures associated with wing polyphenism in the wing-dimorphic planthopper Nilaparvata lugens.
Journal of insect physiology - 1 Jun 2026
Zhu Zhengyu, Xu Haijun
Abstract excerpt
Wing polyphenism is crucial for the ecological adaptation of the wing-dimorphic planthopper Nilaparvata lugens, yet its underlying association with symbiotic microbiota remains poorly understood. Here, we investigated three N. lugens strains (Field, HSD, and Lab) exhibiting stable but distinct macropterous-to-brachypterous ratios. 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing revealed that the composition and structure of the...
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