New insights into the genome and transmission of the microsporidian pathogen Nosema muscidifuracis

IntroductionNosema is a diverse genus of unicellular microsporidian parasites of insects and other arthropods. Nosema muscidifuracis infects parasitoid wasp species of Muscidifurax zaraptor and M. raptor (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae), causing ~50% reduction in longevity and ~90% reduction in fecundity...

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Main Authors: Xiao Xiong, Christopher J. Geden, Dan T. Bergstralh, Roxie L. White, John H. Werren, Xu Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1152586/full