2014
The locust genome provides insight into swarm formation and long-distance flight
Wang X, Fang X, Yang P, Jiang X, Jiang F, Zhao D, Li B, Cui F, Wei J, Ma C, Wang Y, He J, Luo Y, Wang Z, Guo X, Guo W, Wang X, Zhang Y, Yang M, Hao S, Chen B, Ma Z, Yu D, Xiong Z, Zhu Y, Fan D, Han L, Wang B, Chen Y, Wang J, Yang L, Zhao W, Feng Y, Chen G, Lian J, Li Q, Huang Z, Yao X, Lv N, Zhang G, Li Y, Wang J, Wang J, Zhu B, Kang L. The locust genome provides insight into swarm formation and long-distance flight. Nature Communications 2014, 5: 2957. PMID: 24423660, PMCID: PMC3896762, DOI: 10.1038/ncomms3957.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsDNA Transposable ElementsEnergy MetabolismFlight, AnimalGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression RegulationGenome, InsectLocusta migratoriaConceptsGenome sequenceGb genome sequenceTransposable element proliferationLarge genome sizeCys-loop ligand-gated ion channelsLarge animal genomesDestructive agricultural pestsLigand-gated ion channelsComplex regulatory mechanismsG protein-coupled receptorsLocust genomeModel systemAnimal genomesGenome sizeUseful model systemGene familyPest speciesTranscriptome analysisLethal genesAgricultural pestsTarget genesRegulatory mechanismsFlight capacityLong-distance flightsL. migratoria
2010
Molecular cloning and temporal–spatial expression of I element in gregarious and solitary locusts
Guo W, Wang XH, Zhao DJ, Yang PC, Kang L. Molecular cloning and temporal–spatial expression of I element in gregarious and solitary locusts. Journal Of Insect Physiology 2010, 56: 943-948. PMID: 20470781, DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2010.05.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSolitary locustsTransposable elementsAbundant transcriptsI elementsDensity-dependent polyphenismTissue-specific expressionDifferential expression patternsHigh expression levelsTranscriptome databaseTranscriptional regulationSmall RNAsMolecular cloningGenetic variationGene transcriptionTemporal-spatial expressionExpression patternsRegulatory mechanismsMigratory locustDevelopmental stagesEnvironmental changesLabial palpsElement expressionExpression levelsLocustTranscripts