SPSL1 is essential for spermatophore formation and sperm activation in Spodoptera frugiperda.

The reproductive process in various species has undergone evolutionary adaptations at both the physiological and molecular levels, playing a significant role in maintaining their populations. In lepidopteran insects, the spermatophore is a unique structure formed in the female reproductive system, i...

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Main Authors: Lansa Qian, Xu Yang, Xiaomiao Xu, Dehong Yang, Chenxu Zhu, Meiyan Yi, Honglun Bi, Yaohui Wang, Yongping Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2023-12-01
Series:PLoS Genetics
Online Access:https://journals.plos.org/plosgenetics/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pgen.1011073&type=printable