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Journal article
Functional foregut anatomy of the blue–green sharpshooter illustrated using a 3D model
Scientific reports, v 11(1), pp 6536-6536
22 Mar 2021
PMID: 33753809
Abstract
Sharpshooter leafhoppers (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Cicadellinae) are important vectors of the plant pathogenic bacterium
Xylella fastidiosa
Wells et al. (Xanthomonadales: Xanthomonadaceae). This pathogen causes economically significant diseases in olive, citrus, and grapes on multiple continents. Bacterial acquisition and inoculation mechanisms are linked to
X. fastidiosa
biofilm formation and fluid dynamics in the functional foregut of sharpshooters, which together result in egestion (expulsion) of fluids likely carrying bacteria. One key
X. fastidiosa
vector is the blue–green sharpshooter,
Graphocephala atropunctata
(Signoret, 1854). Herein, a 3D model of the blue–green sharpshooter functional foregut is derived from a meta-analysis of published microscopy images. The model is used to illustrate preexisting and newly defined anatomical terminology that is relevant for investigating fluid dynamics in the functional foregut of sharpshooters. The vivid 3D illustrations herein and supplementary interactive 3D figures are suitable resources for multidisciplinary researchers who may be unfamiliar with insect anatomy. The 3D model can also be used in future fluid dynamic simulations to better understand acquisition, retention, and inoculation of
X. fastidiosa.
Improved understanding of these processes could lead to new targets for preventing diseases caused by
X. fastidiosa
.
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- Title
- Functional foregut anatomy of the blue–green sharpshooter illustrated using a 3D model
- Creators
- Daniel White - University of California, RiversideElaine A. Backus - San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences CenterIan M. Marcus - Drexel UniversitySharon L. Walker - Drexel UniversityM. Caroline Roper - University of California, Riverside
- Publication Details
- Scientific reports, v 11(1), pp 6536-6536
- Publisher
- Nature Publishing Group UK
- Grant note
- 1631776 / ; 2034-22000-010-00D / ; 2019-67014-29358 / ;
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Engineering
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000634964800002
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85103193647
- Other Identifier
- 991019168984804721
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- Web of Science research areas
- Entomology