文摘
Transcriptome response to TSWV infection was determined for first-instar larval, pre-pupal and adult thrips using RNA-Seq. Responses varied between stages, reflecting the coordination between development and the virus dissemination route. 90% of virus-responsive genes were down-regulated in L1 thrips; enriched in insect cuticle-associated proteins. The diversity of innate immune-related transcripts responsive to virus was most pronounced in the P1 stage.