| Title: | Tribolium castaneum: A Model Insect for Fundamental and Applied Research |
| Author(s): | Campbell JF; Athanassiou CG; Hagstrum DW; Zhu KY; |
| Address: | "Center for Grain and Animal Health Research, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, USA; email: james.campbell@usda.gov. Laboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Department of Agriculture, Crop Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, Volos 382 21, Greece; email: athanassiou@uth.gr. Department of Entomology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506, USA; email: hgstr@ksu.edu, kzhu@ksu.edu" |
| DOI: | 10.1146/annurev-ento-080921-075157 |
| ISSN/ISBN: | 1545-4487 (Electronic) 0066-4170 (Linking) |
| Abstract: | "Tribolium castaneum has a long history as a model species in many distinct subject areas, but improved connections among the genetics, genomics, behavioral, ecological, and pest management fields are needed to fully realize this species' potential as a model. Tribolium castaneum was the first beetle whose genome was sequenced, and a new genome assembly and enhanced annotation, combined with readily available genomic research tools, have facilitated its increased use in a wide range of functional genomics research. Research into T. castaneum's sensory systems, response to pheromones and kairomones, and patterns of movement and landscape utilization has improved our understanding of behavioral and ecological processes. Tribolium castaneum has also been a model in the development of pest monitoring and management tactics, including evaluation of insecticide resistance mechanisms. Application of functional genomics approaches to behavioral, ecological, and pest management research is in its infancy but offers a powerful tool that can link mechanism with function and facilitate exploitation of these relationships to better manage this important food pest" |
| Keywords: | Animals *Coleoptera Genomics Insecticide Resistance/genetics Pheromones *Tribolium/genetics dispersal genetics insecticide resistance landscape ecology olfaction; |
| Notes: | "MedlineCampbell, James F Athanassiou, Christos G Hagstrum, David W Zhu, Kun Yan eng 2021/10/07 Annu Rev Entomol. 2022 Jan 7; 67:347-365. doi: 10.1146/annurev-ento-080921-075157. Epub 2021 Oct 6" |
