Analysis and functional annotation of expressed sequence tags from the fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda
2006
Analysis of Genes in the Fall Armyworm
Sample size: 2367
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Deng Youping, Dong Yinghua, Thodima Venkata, Clem Rollie J, Passarelli A Lorena
Primary Institution: Kansas State University
Hypothesis
What are the expressed sequence tags (ESTs) from the fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda?
Conclusion
The study established an EST database from the fall armyworm, which will aid in understanding its genomic information and gene functions.
Supporting Evidence
- The EST database consists of 2,367 ESTs assembled into 244 contigs and 951 singlets.
- The study provides a starting point for comparative genomic analyses among Lepidoptera.
- The majority of unique sequences had homology to sequences found in Drosophila.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at the genes of a pest insect called the fall armyworm and created a database to help understand how these genes work.
Methodology
The study involved constructing cDNA libraries and sequencing to create an EST database.
Limitations
The study did not attempt to sequence to saturation, which may limit the completeness of the data.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website