Gustatory organs are distributed throughout the insect body, including mouthpart, tarsi, and gut. The highly differentiated gustatory receptors (GRs) expressed in these organs are used to perceive diverse phytochemicals, enabling… Click to show full abstract
Gustatory organs are distributed throughout the insect body, including mouthpart, tarsi, and gut. The highly differentiated gustatory receptors (GRs) expressed in these organs are used to perceive diverse phytochemicals, enabling the identification of feeding stimulants or deterrents essential to maintain necessary life activities. The silkworm, a representative Lepidoptera species, has been a classic model for studying the gustation of phytophagous insects. Previous studies have revealed that GRs expressed in silkworm mouthpart are involved in host‐plant recognition. However, the gustation mechanism in the silkworm internal tissues is not well understood.
Journal Title: Pest Management Science
Year Published: 2025
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