Alkaline–Acid Intestine Environment Controlled by A Carbonic Anhydrase Gene Influences Synthesis of Sex Pheromone by Symbionts [PDF]
Advanced ScienceThe intricate interplay between animals and their intestinal microbes is pivotal in shaping various aspects of animal biology. However, the degree to which hosts can modulate the activity of their intestinal microbes, as well as the underlying molecular ...
Shiyu Gui +9 more
doaj +2 more sources
Sex Pheromone of the Papaya Mealybug. [PDF]
J Chem EcolSex pheromones of mealybugs are reported from more than 20 species and have generally been shown to be monoterpene alcohols esterified with short-chain carboxylic acids. Here, however, we discovered and isolated an alcohol without an acid moiety as a pheromone compound released from adult females of the papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus.
Sugawara Y, Uesato T, Tabata J.
europepmc +3 more sources
A Concise Asymmetric Synthesis of Sex Pheromone of Euproctis pseudoconspersa (Strand) and Its Enantiomer [PDF]
MoleculesThe tea tussock moth, Euproctis pseudoconspersa (Strand), is a serious pest, and its sex pheromone is (R)-10,14-dimethylpentadecyl isobutyrate. A new and concise asymmetric synthesis of the sex pheromone and its enantiomer was accomplished.
Biyu An +5 more
doaj +2 more sources
Identification of Candidate Genes Associated with Type-II Sex Pheromone Biosynthesis in the Tea Geometrid (Ectropis obliqua) (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) [PDF]
InsectsEctropis obliqua, a notorious tea pest, produces a Type-II sex pheromone blend for mate communication. This blend contains (Z,Z,Z)-3,6,9-octadecatriene, (Z,Z)-3,9-cis-6,7-epoxy-octadecadiene, and (Z,Z)-3,9-cis-6,7-epoxy-nonadecadiene.
Changxia Xu +8 more
doaj +2 more sources
The Sexual Dimorphism in Rectum and Protein Digestion Pathway Influence Sex Pheromone Synthesis in Male Bactrocera Dorsalis [PDF]
Advanced ScienceSexual dimorphism is a crucial aspect of mating and reproduction in many animals, yet the molecular mechanisms remain unclear. In Bactrocera dorsalis, sex pheromones trimethylpyrazine (TMP) and tetramethylpyrazine (TTMP) are specifically synthesized by ...
Jingxiang Chen +6 more
doaj +2 more sources
Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2021 Female moths use sex pheromones to attract males, and corresponding regulatory mechanism underlying sex pheromone biosynthesis is species-dependent. However, the detailed mechanism involved in sex pheromone biosynthesis in Ostrinia furnacalis has not yet
Shuangyan Yao +7 more
doaj +1 more source
Pyruvate Kinase Is Required for Sex Pheromone Biosynthesis in Helicoverpa armigera
Frontiers in Physiology, 2021 Pyruvate kinase (PYK) is a speed-limited enzyme of glycolysis that catalyzes the formation of pyruvate, and plays an important role in acetyl-CoA synthesis. The acetyl-CoA is the precursor of sex pheromone biosynthesis in Helicoverpa armigera.
Shuangyan Yao +5 more
doaj +1 more source
Protein feeding mediates sex pheromone biosynthesis in an insect
eLife, 2023 Protein feeding is critical for male reproductive success in many insect species. However, how protein affects the reproduction remains largely unknown.
Shiyu Gui +4 more
doaj +1 more source
A closer look at sex pheromone autodetection in the Oriental fruit moth
Scientific Reports, 2022 Female moths emit sex pheromone to attracts males, and although they are not attracted to their own sex pheromone, they appear to detect it as it affects their behavior.
Alicia Pérez-Aparicio +2 more
doaj +1 more source
Identification and Expression Profiles of Sex Pheromone Biosynthesis and Transport Related Genes in Spodoptera litura. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 Although the general pathway of sex pheromone synthesis in moth species has been established, the molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood. The common cutworm Spodoptera litura is an important agricultural pest worldwide and causes huge economic ...
Ya-Nan Zhang +9 more
doaj +1 more source