Assessing the population structure of colorado potato beetle populations in Croatia using genetic and geometric morphometric

Autor
Kadoić Balaško, Martina
Bažok, Renata
Mikac, Katarina M.
Benítez, Hugo A.
Correa, Margarita
Lemic, Darija
Fecha
2022Resumen
The Colorado potato beetle (CPB, Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say) is one of the most successful
invasive species worldwide. It has been present in Croatia since 1947, where it has caused significant
damage to potato plants and developed resistance to several insecticides. Our study is the first
attempt to investigate the population structure of CPBs in Croatia. SNP and GM techniques provided
us with data about the population structure of the CPB population. A Bayesian model-based clustering algorithm implemented in STRUCTURE, principal component analysis (PCA), and discriminant
analysis of principal components (DAPC) were used to analyze the genetic structure of CPBs. For the
morphometric analysis, the hindwing shape of the same CPB individuals was examined using wing
venation patterns. We detected the low genetic and phenotypic variabilities of CPB populations and
the presence of a single panmictic population in the study area, well adapted to different environmental conditions, indicating high phenotypic plasticity. Due to such exceptional adaptation of the CPB
population, it is necessary to implement an area-wide approach in future pest control management.
Fuente
Agronomy, 12(10), 2361Link de Acceso
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