BdPiwi is essential for gametogenesis and post-embryonic development in the oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis.
BACKGROUND The PIWI-interacting RNA (piRNA) pathway is a conserved transposon silencing mechanism essential for genomic integrity and gametogenesis. While Piwi proteins are known to play essential roles in insect germline development, their functional characteristics remain largely unexplored in agricultural pests. Her...