Genomics solutions to the riddle of the tobacco hornworm sphinx moth
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Published in Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology · View the paper (DOI)
The sequencing of the tobacco hornworm moth's genome has opened new avenues for research, including understanding insect physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology. The study identified over 600 genes involved in defense against pathogens, highlighting the potential for genetic insights into this important agricultural pest.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- Genomics solutions to the riddle of the tobacco hornworm sphinx moth Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics · Aug 15, 2016 · first to report
- Researchers sequence genome of tobacco hornworm Kansas State University · Aug 15, 2016
- A very hungry caterpillar: Researchers sequence genome of 'gluttonous' tobacco hornworm Boyce Thompson Institute · Aug 15, 2016