Functional analysis of Sox family transcription factors that highly expressed in <scp> <i>Nilaparvata lugens</i> </scp> salivary glands
NlSox21a acts as a key developmental regulator with dual roles in embryonic and post-embryonic stages, while also contributing to the transcriptional control of a subset of salivary genes in N. lugens. These findings provide new insights into the regulatory landscape of salivary gland gene expression and highlight NlSox21a as a potential molecular target for the development of novel pest control strategies. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.
Authors
- Chuan‐Xi Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7784-1188)
- Li Ma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9090-1667)
- Hai‐Jian Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0968-4520)
- Tingting Hu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2058-2664)
- Ze‐Long Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0258-6522)
- Jun‐Min Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8385-8912)
Institutions
- Ningbo University (CN)
- Institute of Plant Protection (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pest Management Science
- Published
- 2025-08-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.70147
- Primary Topic
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00