The complete mitogenome sequence of the agricultural pest, clover root weevil: the key to its own demise?

We report the complete mitogenome of Sitona obsoletus, an agricultural pest in New Zealand and some European countries. Like other Sitona mitogenomes, the 6 tRNA gene box is ordered RNSAEF, supporting the hypothesis that this signature is common to, and potentially diagnostic, of this genus. The Tro...

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Published in:	Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources Vol. 4; no. 1; pp. 878 - 879
Main Authors:	Al-Jiab, Rami A., Gillum, Joanne, Alexander, Alana, Tompkins, Daniel M., Phillips, Craig B., Dearden, Peter K., Gemmell, Neil J.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Abingdon Taylor & Francis 02-01-2019 Taylor & Francis Ltd Taylor & Francis Group
Subjects:	Complete mitochondrial sequence Mitochondrial DNA Pest control Sitona Sitona flavescens Sitona lepidus Sitona obsoletus tRNA trojan female technique
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Summary:	We report the complete mitogenome of Sitona obsoletus, an agricultural pest in New Zealand and some European countries. Like other Sitona mitogenomes, the 6 tRNA gene box is ordered RNSAEF, supporting the hypothesis that this signature is common to, and potentially diagnostic, of this genus. The Trojan Female Technique (TFT) is a genetic pest control strategy that exploits mitochondrial DNA alleles that affect male, but not female fertility and fitness. The complete mitogenome is an essential first step in exploring the utility of TFT for the control of S. obsoletus.
ISSN:	2380-2359 2380-2359
DOI:	10.1080/23802359.2018.1561218