Chromosome-level genome of black cutworm provides novel insights into polyphagy and seasonal migration in insects

Abstract Background The black cutworm, Agrotis ipsilon, is a serious global underground pest. Its distinct phenotypic traits, especially its polyphagy and ability to migrate long distances, contribute to its widening distribution and increasing difficulty of control. However, knowledge about these t...

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Main Authors: Minghui Jin, Bo Liu, Weigang Zheng, Conghui Liu, Zhenxing Liu, Yuan He, Xiaokang Li, Chao Wu, Ping Wang, Kaiyu Liu, Shigang Wu, Hangwei Liu, Swapan Chakrabarty, Haibin Yuan, Kenneth Wilson, Kongming Wu, Wei Fan, Yutao Xiao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-01-01
Series:BMC Biology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-022-01504-y