<scp> <i>Rickettsia</i> </scp> symbionts favor whitefly ovary development by promoting germ cell mitosis
Overall, we revealed that Rickettsia promotes ovary development by regulating germ cell mitosis, which enhances whitefly fecundity. These findings suggest that regulating the host cell cycle by the symbiont is important for the maintenance of the intracellular symbiosis. This study provides new insights into the cellular mechanism of symbionts regulating host reproduction. Our study also provides excellent genetic targets for insect control. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.
Authors
- Nai‐Fei Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2430-0230)
- Jun‐Bo Luan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9790-2048)
- Ji‐Sheng Hong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0242-7844)
- Xian-peng Ma
Institutions
- Shenyang Agricultural University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pest Management Science
- Published
- 2025-08-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.70167
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.02