Population genomics analyses reveal the role of hybridization in the rapid invasion of fall armyworm,Journal of Advanced Research

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Population genomics analyses reveal the role of hybridization in the rapid invasion of fall armyworm
Journal of Advanced Research ( IF 11.4 ) Pub Date : 2024-09-30 , DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2024.09.028
Xuan Wang, Zhenyong Du, Yuange Duan, Shanlin Liu, Jie Liu, Bingyan Li, Ling Ma, Yunfei Wu, Li Tian, Fan Song, Wanzhi Cai, Hu Li

Introduction

Invasive species pose a major threat to global biodiversity and agricultural productivity, yet the genomic mechanisms driving their rapid expansion into new habitats are not fully understood. The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, originally from the Americas, has expanded its reach across the Old World, causing substantial reduction in crop yield. Although the hybridization between two genetically distinct strains has been well-documented, the role of such hybridization in enhancing the species’ invasive capabilities remains largely unexplored.

Objectives

This study aims to investigate the contributions of hybridization and natural selection to the rapid invasion of the fall armyworm.

Methods

We analyzed the whole-genome resequencing data from 432 individuals spanning its global distribution. We identified the genomic signatures of selection associated with invasion and explored their linkage with the Tpi gene indicating strain differentiation. Furthermore, we detected signatures of balancing selection in native populations for candidate genes that underwent selective sweeps during the invasion process.

Results

Our analysis revealed pronounced genomic differentiation between native and invasive populations. Invasive populations displayed a uniform genomic structure distinctly different from that of native populations, indicating hybridization between the strains during invasion. This hybridization likely contributes to maintaining high genetic diversity in invasive regions, which is crucial for survival and adaptation. Additionally, polymorphisms on genes under selection during invasion were possibly preserved through balancing selection in their native environments.

Conclusion

Our findings reveal the genomic basis of the fall armyworm’s successful invasion and rapid adaptation to new environments, highlighting the important role of hybridization in the dynamics of invasive species.

更新日期：2024-10-03

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