Genome-wide identification and multi-level analysis of the HSP gene superfamily in Aphidoletes aphidimyza: sHSP gene family expansion and its role in diapause regulation

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the A.aphidimyza HSP gene superfamily, highlighting the pivotal role of the sHSP gene family, particularly CladeX, in diapause regulation. The multi-level regulatory mechanisms-transcriptional, post-transcriptional, and post-translational-enable A.aphidimyza to rapidly respond to adverse conditions like low temperature and short photoperiod, ensuring survival triggering diapause. These insights not only deepen our understanding of insect diapause but also offer potential applications for improving the storage and commercial use of A.aphidimyza as a biological control agent.