昆虫触角转录组研究进展

Advances in research on antennal transcriptome in insects

昆虫通过信息交流感受内外坏境的变化,影响着昆虫定位、搜索食物源、寻找产卵地点和选择配偶等行为。在昆虫中,触角分布着较多的嗅觉感受器,可以感知挥发性分子、气味和激素,是昆虫重要的嗅觉器官,参与信息交流。综述和展望昆虫触角转录组的研究进展,有利于促进害虫管理、害虫防治和社会性昆虫级型分化与劳动分工的研究,也能为昆虫触角后续研究和昆虫触角仿生的应用提供参考。

The ability of insects to perceive and transmit information on environmental change influences important behaviors, including food source identification, oviposition site selection and mate choice. As the surface of insect antennae is covered with a number of sensillum that are devoted to the perception of volatile molecules, odor and hormones, antennae are a vital sensory organ and important for gathering environmental information. This study of antennal transcriptome not only can improve pest management, pest prevention, and our understanding of caste differentiation and division of labor in social insects, but also provide a reference for future research on insect antennae and the application of antennal bionics.