Uncovering a novel role of <i>otu</i> in lepidopteran <i>Bombyx mori</i> male fertility
These findings uncover a previously uncharacterized role of otu in regulating spermatogenesis and male fertility in insects. As the otu gene is highly conserved in lepidopterans, it might be a potential molecular target for genetics-based pest management. © 2026 Society of Chemical Industry.
Authors
- Jiangbo Song
- Jing Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3064-7625)
- Fangyin Dai
- Xiaoling Tong
- Songyuan Wu
- Xiaohui Duan
- Junzhuo Chen
- Yuhao Zhou
Institutions
- Ministry of Agriculture (EE)
- Ministry of Agriculture (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pest Management Science
- Published
- 2026-02-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.70674
- Primary Topic
- Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00