Chemosensory proteins(CSPs) perform several functions in insects.This study performed the gene expression,ligand-binding,and molecular docking assays on the EforCSP3 identified in the parasitoid wasp Encarsia formosa,...Chemosensory proteins(CSPs) perform several functions in insects.This study performed the gene expression,ligand-binding,and molecular docking assays on the EforCSP3 identified in the parasitoid wasp Encarsia formosa,to determine whether EforCSP3 functions in olfaction,especially in host location and host preference.The results showed that EforCSP3 was highly expressed in the female head,and its relative expression was much higher in adults than in other developmental stages.The fluorescence binding assays suggested that the EforCSP3 exhibited high binding affinities to a wide range of host-related volatiles,among which dibutyl phthalate,1-octene,β-elemene,and tridecane had the strongest binding affinity with EforCSP3,besides α-humulene and β-myrcene,and should be assessed as potential attractants.Protein structure modeling and molecular docking predicted the amino acid residues of EforCSP3possibly involved in volatile binding.α-Humulene and β-myrcene attracted E.formosa in a previous study and exhibited strong binding affinities with EforCSP3 in the current study.In conclusion,EforCSP3 may be involved in semiochemical reception by E.formosa.展开更多
In this paper. four species of Encarsia Foerster collected from northeastern China are reported.and key isgiven for females Exeept E.gigas (Tshumakova). most of the species are first time reported in this region.
Effects of sublethal piperonyl butoxide （PB） on parasitization of Bemisia tabaci （Gennadius） （Hemiptera： Aleyrodidae） by Encarsia bimaculata Heraty et Polaszek （Hymenoptera： Aphelinidae） were evaluated both ...Effects of sublethal piperonyl butoxide （PB） on parasitization of Bemisia tabaci （Gennadius） （Hemiptera： Aleyrodidae） by Encarsia bimaculata Heraty et Polaszek （Hymenoptera： Aphelinidae） were evaluated both in cage and greenhouse experiments. When first, second and third instar B. tabaci nymphs were treated with PB, all but the first instar were significantly prolonged. Data indicated that sublethal PB could improve E. bimaculata parasitism rates without influencing parasitoid eclosion rates. Prolonged development increased rates of parasitism by E. bimaculata, from 17.6% to 24.7% in cages, presumably by increasing the duration of host exposure. Sublethal PB combined with E. bimaculata as an integrated approach to control B. tabaci was evaluated using life table parameters under greenhouse conditions. Indices of population trend （I） calculated from life tables were estimated at 4.6 for B. tabaci exposed to PB and parasitoids compared to 14.1 with parasitoids alone and 23.5 in un- treated controls. The results showed that after PB was sprayed and parasitoids introduced, development ofB. tabaci was delayed and the peak of each stage was postponed. The older nymphal stage had highest mortality, primarily due to mortality caused by parasitism by E. bimaculata.展开更多
首次对双斑恩蚜小蜂Encarsia bimaculata Heraty et Polaszek雌蜂的胚胎发育全过程进行连续观测和数码摄像,明确了双斑恩蚜小蜂的生殖方式是两性产雌,雌蜂为初寄生蜂,孤雌产雄且雄蜂为自复寄生。雌蜂在温度(25±1)℃,相对湿度70%...首次对双斑恩蚜小蜂Encarsia bimaculata Heraty et Polaszek雌蜂的胚胎发育全过程进行连续观测和数码摄像,明确了双斑恩蚜小蜂的生殖方式是两性产雌,雌蜂为初寄生蜂,孤雌产雄且雄蜂为自复寄生。雌蜂在温度(25±1)℃,相对湿度70%±10%条件下,从卵到成虫的发育历期为(13.1±2.5)d,卵期(1.98±0.38)d,幼虫1龄(0.95±0.33)d,2龄(2.48±0.40)d,3龄(3.46±0.43)d,预蛹(0.95±0.20)d,蛹(4.88±0.80)d。展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31772172)the earmarked fund for China Agriculture Research System (CARS25)the Beijing Key Laboratory for Pest Control and Sustainable Cultivation of Vegetables。
文摘Chemosensory proteins(CSPs) perform several functions in insects.This study performed the gene expression,ligand-binding,and molecular docking assays on the EforCSP3 identified in the parasitoid wasp Encarsia formosa,to determine whether EforCSP3 functions in olfaction,especially in host location and host preference.The results showed that EforCSP3 was highly expressed in the female head,and its relative expression was much higher in adults than in other developmental stages.The fluorescence binding assays suggested that the EforCSP3 exhibited high binding affinities to a wide range of host-related volatiles,among which dibutyl phthalate,1-octene,β-elemene,and tridecane had the strongest binding affinity with EforCSP3,besides α-humulene and β-myrcene,and should be assessed as potential attractants.Protein structure modeling and molecular docking predicted the amino acid residues of EforCSP3possibly involved in volatile binding.α-Humulene and β-myrcene attracted E.formosa in a previous study and exhibited strong binding affinities with EforCSP3 in the current study.In conclusion,EforCSP3 may be involved in semiochemical reception by E.formosa.
文摘In this paper. four species of Encarsia Foerster collected from northeastern China are reported.and key isgiven for females Exeept E.gigas (Tshumakova). most of the species are first time reported in this region.
基金Acknowledgments This research was supported by the China National Natural Science Foundation （30400292, 31071743）, National Basic Research Program of China （973 project 2006CB 102005, 948 project 2011 4 6 1） and Na- tional Department Public Benefit Research Foundation （201003065）.
文摘Effects of sublethal piperonyl butoxide （PB） on parasitization of Bemisia tabaci （Gennadius） （Hemiptera： Aleyrodidae） by Encarsia bimaculata Heraty et Polaszek （Hymenoptera： Aphelinidae） were evaluated both in cage and greenhouse experiments. When first, second and third instar B. tabaci nymphs were treated with PB, all but the first instar were significantly prolonged. Data indicated that sublethal PB could improve E. bimaculata parasitism rates without influencing parasitoid eclosion rates. Prolonged development increased rates of parasitism by E. bimaculata, from 17.6% to 24.7% in cages, presumably by increasing the duration of host exposure. Sublethal PB combined with E. bimaculata as an integrated approach to control B. tabaci was evaluated using life table parameters under greenhouse conditions. Indices of population trend （I） calculated from life tables were estimated at 4.6 for B. tabaci exposed to PB and parasitoids compared to 14.1 with parasitoids alone and 23.5 in un- treated controls. The results showed that after PB was sprayed and parasitoids introduced, development ofB. tabaci was delayed and the peak of each stage was postponed. The older nymphal stage had highest mortality, primarily due to mortality caused by parasitism by E. bimaculata.
文摘首次对双斑恩蚜小蜂Encarsia bimaculata Heraty et Polaszek雌蜂的胚胎发育全过程进行连续观测和数码摄像,明确了双斑恩蚜小蜂的生殖方式是两性产雌,雌蜂为初寄生蜂,孤雌产雄且雄蜂为自复寄生。雌蜂在温度(25±1)℃,相对湿度70%±10%条件下,从卵到成虫的发育历期为(13.1±2.5)d,卵期(1.98±0.38)d,幼虫1龄(0.95±0.33)d,2龄(2.48±0.40)d,3龄(3.46±0.43)d,预蛹(0.95±0.20)d,蛹(4.88±0.80)d。
