Genome sequencing of the endosymbiotic consortium and mitochondrion of Cinara (Cinara) mariana species voucher ACOE3046
Within the Lachninae subfamily of aphids, a putative ancient pseudogenisation of the riboflavin biosynthetic genes in the Lachninae's Buchnera last common ancestor rendered Buchnera unable to supply this essential nutrient to the aphid, and thus triggered the establishment of secondary co-obligate endosymbionts. Through 16S amplicon analysis and whole genome sequencing, we determined that Cinara (Cinara) mariana apparently harbours a Serratia symbiotica symbiont as Buchnera's co-obligate endosymbiotic partner.
Within the Lachninae subfamily of aphids, a putative ancient pseudogenisation of the riboflavin biosynthetic genes in the Lachninae's Buchnera last common ancestor rendered Buchnera unable to supply this essential nutrient to the aphid, and thus triggered the establishment of secondary co-obligate endosymbionts. Through 16S amplicon analysis and whole genome sequencing, we determined that Cinara (Cinara) mariana apparently harbours a Serratia symbiotica symbiont as Buchnera's co-obligate endosymbiotic partner.
Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science