Decoding phenotypic signatures of Cylas formicarius Fab. resistance in a global sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam.) germplasm collection
Our study decodes key phenotypic signatures of weevil resistance, providing immediately actionable morphological traits for use in Caribbean breeding programs. The discovery of a resistant genotype with shallow roots indicates the presence of a non-escape, potentially biochemical resistance mechanism. This highlights the critical need for subsequent molecular studies to uncover the complementary genetic and biochemical bases of these defenses.
Authors
- Óscar Palazón Molina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7230-7888)
- Dania Rodríguez
- Ania Robaina Jiménez
- Iván Javier Pastrana Vargas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8756-1083)
- Lilián Morales
- Orelvis Portal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5007-7634)
- Yoel Beovides
- Zhaodong Jia
- Xiaofeng Bian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7660-9160)
- Alfredo Morales (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3131-2221)
- Raquel Muñoz-González (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2178-3828)
- Peiyong Ma
- Y. Rodríguez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7297-9174)
Institutions
- Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de las Villas (UCLV) (CU)
- University of Córdoba (CO)
- Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CN)
- Universidad Central (BO)
- Tropical Crops Genetic Resources Institute (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Plant Science
- Published
- 2025-09-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2025.1625810
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.67