Bacterial reproductive manipulators in rice planthoppers
Xiao-Li Bing1, Dian-Shu Zhao1, Xiao-Yue Hong1
1Department of Entomology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology
|March 27, 2019
Summary
Rice planthoppers carry bacterial symbionts that impact their reproduction. This review covers the diversity, function, and transmission of these reproductive manipulators in planthopper populations.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Entomology
- Microbial Ecology
- Insect-Microbe Interactions
Background:
- Rice planthoppers (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) are significant pests of rice (Oryza sativa) in Asia.
- These insects harbor diverse bacterial symbionts, including Wolbachia, Cardinium, Spiroplasma, and Arsenophonus.
- These bacteria are known to manipulate reproduction in various arthropod hosts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a microreview of current knowledge on bacterial reproductive manipulators in rice planthoppers.
- To summarize the diversity, population dynamics, localization, transmission, and biological functions of these symbionts.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing research on bacterial symbionts in rice planthoppers.
- Synthesis of data on symbiont diversity and their interactions with host reproduction.
Main Results:
- Rice planthoppers host a variety of reproductive-manipulating bacteria.
- These symbionts exhibit diverse population dynamics, localization within the host, and transmission modes.
- The biological functions of these bacteria significantly influence planthopper populations.
Conclusions:
- Bacterial reproductive manipulators are a key factor in rice planthopper biology and pest dynamics.
- Understanding these symbionts is crucial for developing effective pest management strategies in rice cultivation.
- Further research is needed to fully elucidate the complex interactions between rice planthoppers and their bacterial symbionts.
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