Title: Wolbachia-induced reproductive anomalies and their future applications.
Authors: Gilsang Jeong; Eunho Suh
Abstract: The Wolbachia bacterium is currently one of most prevalent endosymbionts of arthropods. The bacterium has drawn much attention because of its ability to induce reproductive anomalies, such as cytoplasmic incompatibility, feminization, male killing, and parthenogenesis, in various invertebrates. This review focuses on the basic biology of Wolbachia, its infection phenotypes, and its potential future applications.
Subjects: WOLBACHIA; ENDOSYMBIOSIS; ARTHROPODA; BIOLOGY; CYTOPLASM; PARTHENOGENESIS in animals
Publication: Entomological Research, 2008, Vol 38, Issue 1, p41
ISSN: 1738-2297
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-5967.2008.00135.x

Wolbachia-induced reproductive anomalies and their future applications.

Gilsang Jeong; Eunho Suh