Evaluating the mitochondrial genomic diversity, global distribution and niche overlap of two invasive Phthorimaea species
This study sought to evaluate the genetic diversity of two invasive Phthorimaea species (Phthorimaea operculella Zeller and Phthorimaea absoluta Meyrick), and identify potential niche overlap of both species. The complete mitogenomes of P. operculella and P. absoluta were sequenced and compared. Fur...
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| description | This study sought to evaluate the genetic diversity of two invasive Phthorimaea species (Phthorimaea operculella Zeller and Phthorimaea absoluta Meyrick), and identify potential niche overlap of both species. The complete mitogenomes of P. operculella and P. absoluta were sequenced and compared. Furthermore, the diversity within the family Gelechiidae was assessed. Subsequently, two species distribution models (MaxEnt and BIOCLIM) were used to identify niche overlaps of both species globally. The complete mitogenomes of both species were similar in size and structure, with a pairwise identity of 92.3%. The models showed a niche overlap of both species and revealed areas of marginal to high suitability for both pests in countries where they have not been reported. Therefore, these results present a compelling case for a deeper genetic and ecological investigation of the Gelechiidae family for taxonomic harmonization, an early warning for surveillance, stricter phytosanitary considerations and preventive management against the spread of the pests. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b96adcbbfab145ce8a806d7acd5a18dd2024-04-07T04:35:55ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402024-04-01107e29010Evaluating the mitochondrial genomic diversity, global distribution and niche overlap of two invasive Phthorimaea speciesInusa Jacob Ajene0Helen Heya1Fathiya Mbarak Khamis2International Center of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Nairobi, Kenya; Corresponding author.Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service, Nairobi, KenyaInternational Center of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Nairobi, KenyaThis study sought to evaluate the genetic diversity of two invasive Phthorimaea species (Phthorimaea operculella Zeller and Phthorimaea absoluta Meyrick), and identify potential niche overlap of both species. The complete mitogenomes of P. operculella and P. absoluta were sequenced and compared. Furthermore, the diversity within the family Gelechiidae was assessed. Subsequently, two species distribution models (MaxEnt and BIOCLIM) were used to identify niche overlaps of both species globally. The complete mitogenomes of both species were similar in size and structure, with a pairwise identity of 92.3%. The models showed a niche overlap of both species and revealed areas of marginal to high suitability for both pests in countries where they have not been reported. Therefore, these results present a compelling case for a deeper genetic and ecological investigation of the Gelechiidae family for taxonomic harmonization, an early warning for surveillance, stricter phytosanitary considerations and preventive management against the spread of the pests.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024050412GelechiidaeHabitat suitabilityMitochondrial diversityPhthorimaeaSolanaceaeSpecies distribution |
| spellingShingle | Inusa Jacob Ajene Helen Heya Fathiya Mbarak Khamis Evaluating the mitochondrial genomic diversity, global distribution and niche overlap of two invasive Phthorimaea species Heliyon Gelechiidae Habitat suitability Mitochondrial diversity Phthorimaea Solanaceae Species distribution |
| title | Evaluating the mitochondrial genomic diversity, global distribution and niche overlap of two invasive Phthorimaea species |
| title_full | Evaluating the mitochondrial genomic diversity, global distribution and niche overlap of two invasive Phthorimaea species |
| title_fullStr | Evaluating the mitochondrial genomic diversity, global distribution and niche overlap of two invasive Phthorimaea species |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluating the mitochondrial genomic diversity, global distribution and niche overlap of two invasive Phthorimaea species |
| title_short | Evaluating the mitochondrial genomic diversity, global distribution and niche overlap of two invasive Phthorimaea species |
| title_sort | evaluating the mitochondrial genomic diversity global distribution and niche overlap of two invasive phthorimaea species |
| topic | Gelechiidae Habitat suitability Mitochondrial diversity Phthorimaea Solanaceae Species distribution |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024050412 |
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