Biological and environmental control of herbivory by an agricultural insect pest

Funder	Natural Environment Research Council
Recipient Organization	University of Southampton
Country	United Kingdom
Start Date	Sep 22, 2024
End Date	Mar 23, 2028
Duration	1,278 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Student; Supervisor
Data Source	UKRI Gateway to Research
Grant ID	`2924151`

The diamondback moth (DBM), Plutella xylostella, causes >$5 billion in annual damages worldwide by impacting brassica agriculture.

Its unique glucosinolate sulfatase (GSS) enzymes allow it to evade the glucosinolate/myrosinase defence system of cruciferous plants1.

The expression of DBM GSS genes exhibits daily rhythmicity and is impacted by light as well as the internal timekeeping of both pest and host plant.

University of Southampton

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Start Year 2024

End Year 2028

Grantees 2