Xiangyu Hao

Chromosome-level genome assembly of the common straight swift, Parnara guttata, provides insights into adaptive evolution on its rice host.

BACKGROUND The common straight swift, Parnara guttata, a leaf-feeding rice pest, is widely distributed in Asia, particularly in China, Japan and South Korea. The larvae feed on leaves and bind them together into rolled shelters, reducing photosynthesis and rice heading. However, the lack of a high-quality genome has li...