Technique in RNA isolation of digestive tract from Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae)

Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae) or also known as Red Palm Weevil (RPW) is a common pest which cause serious problem in palms. Deep understanding towards physiology of its feeding system might provide meaningful insight in managing this pest infestation. This short note was aim...

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Main Authors: Norefrina Shafinaz Md Nor, Adibah A.B., Nurul Hidayah A.S., Nurul Wahida O.
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Language:English
Published: Pusat Sistematik Serangga, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2019
Online Access:http://journalarticle.ukm.my/14655/1/35619-116257-1-PB.pdf
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author Norefrina Shafinaz Md Nor,
Adibah A.B.,
Nurul Hidayah A.S.,
Nurul Wahida O.,
author_facet Norefrina Shafinaz Md Nor,
Adibah A.B.,
Nurul Hidayah A.S.,
Nurul Wahida O.,
author_sort Norefrina Shafinaz Md Nor,
collection UKM
description Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae) or also known as Red Palm Weevil (RPW) is a common pest which cause serious problem in palms. Deep understanding towards physiology of its feeding system might provide meaningful insight in managing this pest infestation. This short note was aimed to isolate good quality RNA from salivary glands, midgut and hindgut of R. ferrugineus to be used for gene expression study. A total of four weevils were used to extract RNA from salivary gland while one weevil was used for RNA extraction from midgut and hindgut. Several key measures were taken during tissue harvesting and RNA extraction such as RNAse decontamination of working area, tissue storage in liquid nitrogen and RNAlater® upon dissection and slight modification during tissue disruption. Total yield for RNA of salivary glands, midgut and hindgut were 6.9 µg, 46.1 µg and 7.2 µg in 20 µL respectively. Quality of the RNA from all tissues were also good with 260/280 ratio being above 2. In addition, Bioanalyzer analysis also gave high RIN number for all RNA. In conclusion, the techniques utilised for RNA extraction from salivary gland, midgut and hindgut of red palm weevil able to yield good quality and quantity of RNA.
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spelling ukm.eprints-146552020-05-19T04:25:58Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/14655/ Technique in RNA isolation of digestive tract from Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae) Norefrina Shafinaz Md Nor, Adibah A.B., Nurul Hidayah A.S., Nurul Wahida O., Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae) or also known as Red Palm Weevil (RPW) is a common pest which cause serious problem in palms. Deep understanding towards physiology of its feeding system might provide meaningful insight in managing this pest infestation. This short note was aimed to isolate good quality RNA from salivary glands, midgut and hindgut of R. ferrugineus to be used for gene expression study. A total of four weevils were used to extract RNA from salivary gland while one weevil was used for RNA extraction from midgut and hindgut. Several key measures were taken during tissue harvesting and RNA extraction such as RNAse decontamination of working area, tissue storage in liquid nitrogen and RNAlater® upon dissection and slight modification during tissue disruption. Total yield for RNA of salivary glands, midgut and hindgut were 6.9 µg, 46.1 µg and 7.2 µg in 20 µL respectively. Quality of the RNA from all tissues were also good with 260/280 ratio being above 2. In addition, Bioanalyzer analysis also gave high RIN number for all RNA. In conclusion, the techniques utilised for RNA extraction from salivary gland, midgut and hindgut of red palm weevil able to yield good quality and quantity of RNA. Pusat Sistematik Serangga, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2019-12 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/14655/1/35619-116257-1-PB.pdf Norefrina Shafinaz Md Nor, and Adibah A.B., and Nurul Hidayah A.S., and Nurul Wahida O., (2019) Technique in RNA isolation of digestive tract from Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae). Serangga, 24 (2). pp. 159-168. ISSN 1394-5130 http://ejournals.ukm.my/serangga/issue/view/1237/showToc
spellingShingle Norefrina Shafinaz Md Nor,
Adibah A.B.,
Nurul Hidayah A.S.,
Nurul Wahida O.,
Technique in RNA isolation of digestive tract from Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae)
title Technique in RNA isolation of digestive tract from Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae)
title_full Technique in RNA isolation of digestive tract from Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae)
title_fullStr Technique in RNA isolation of digestive tract from Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae)
title_full_unstemmed Technique in RNA isolation of digestive tract from Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae)
title_short Technique in RNA isolation of digestive tract from Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae)
title_sort technique in rna isolation of digestive tract from rhynchophorus ferrugineus coleoptera dryophthoridae
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