RNA-seq analysis of male-derived prostaglandin E2-mediated oviposition signaling in Spodoptera exigua
This study investigates the molecular basis of male-derived reproductive signaling in the beet armyworm, Spodoptera exigua, with a focus on the male accessory gland (MAG), a key tissue involved in mating-induced female reproductive responses. Using high-throughput RNA sequencing (RNA-seq), we compared transcriptomic profiles of the male whole body and the dissected male accessory gland to identify genes and pathways enriched in the MAG.