Comprehensive Screening and Validation of Stable Internal Reference Genes for Accurate qRT-PCR Analysis in Holotrichia parallela under Diverse Biological Conditions and Environmental Stresses-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Comprehensive Screening and Validation of Stable Internal Reference Genes for Accurate qRT-PCR Analysis in Holotrichia parallela under Diverse Biological Conditions and Environmental Stresses

Published:2024-08-30 Issue:9 Volume:15 Page:661
ISSN:2075-4450
Container-title:Insects
language:en
Short-container-title:Insects

Author:

Gong Zhongjun¹^ORCID,Zhang Jing¹,Chen Qi²,Li Huiling¹,Zhang Ziqi³,Duan Yun¹^ORCID,Jiang Yueli¹,Li Tong¹,Miao Jin¹,Wu Yuqing¹

Affiliation:

1. Henan Key Laboratory of Crop Pest Control, Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management on Crops in Southern Region of North China, Institute of Plant Protection, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou 450002, China

2. Luohe Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Luohe 462300, China

3. Institute of Plant Protection, Luoyang Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Luoyang 471027, China

Abstract

Holotrichia parallela is among the world’s most destructive pests. For accurate qPCR and gene expression studies, the selection of stable and appropriate reference genes is crucial. However, a thorough evaluation of potential reference genes for use in H. parallela research is lacking. In this study, 11 reference genes (GAPDH, RPL32, RPL7A, RPS18, RPL13a, RPL18, Actin, RPS7, RPS3, VATB,and EF1A) were evaluated under different biological conditions and environmental stresses. The stability of 11 potential reference gene transcripts was evaluated through various computational tools, including geNorm, BestKeeper, NormFinder, theΔCt method, and the RefFinder program. Under various developmental stages and RNAi conditions, RPL18 and RPL13a exhibited the greatest stability. RPL13a, RPL18, and RPL32 were the most stable genes in both male and female adults. Under differing tissue conditions, RPL13a and RPS3 stood out as the most reliable. Moreover, under varying photoperiod conditions, RPL13a, RPS3 and RPL32 were the most stable genes. Lastly, Actin and RPL13a were the most stable genes across different temperatures. These findings offer essential criteria for selecting suitable reference genes across diverse experimental settings, thereby establishing a solid basis for accurate gene expression studies in H. parallela using RT-qPCR.

Funder

Advantageous Discipline Cultivation Project of Henan Provincial Science and Technology Research and Development Plan Joint Fund

China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA

Innovative Research Team for Science and Technology of the Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Publisher

MDPI AG

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/9/661/pdf

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