N‐β‐alanyl‐dopamine synthetase gene (<scp><i>ebony</i></scp>) regulates pigmentation and reproduction in the melon fly, <scp><i>Zeugodacus cucurbitae</i></scp>
These results prove that the ebony gene is essential for regulating cuticular pigmentation, locomotion, and adult reproduction in melon flies. Our data provide a theoretical foundation for the development of pest control strategies targeting this gene against important pests in the Tephritid family. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.
Authors
- Yongyue Lu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5813-8446)
- Yi‐xiang Qi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0951-1803)
- Miaomiao Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3577-6170)
- Haikuo Yu
- Luchen Xu
- Hongai Su (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7629-7637)
Institutions
- South China Agricultural University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pest Management Science
- Published
- 2025-03-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.8754
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.67