E. d'Alencon

Host-plant adaptation as a driver of incipient speciation in the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda)

The paper examines genetic differentiation between corn and rice strains of fall armyworm to assess host-plant adaptation's role in incipient speciation.

Complex multiple introductions drive fall armyworm invasions into Asia and Australia

The paper uses population genomic analysis to trace multiple introductions of fall armyworm into Asia and Australia, showing human-assisted spread via trade and identifying genetic melting pot dynamics.

Transcriptional differences between the two host strains of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

The paper compares transcriptional differences between two Spodoptera frugiperda strains, finding significant mitochondrial transcription variation linked to potential specialization.

Genomic balancing selection is key to the invasive success of the fall armyworm

This study shows genomic balancing selection restored heterozygosity in the Fall armyworm, enabling its global invasion success despite population bottlenecks.

Adaptation by copy number variation increases insecticide resistance in fall armyworms

This study investigates whether copy number variation in detoxification genes contributes to insecticide resistance in fall armyworms, finding significant allelic differentiation in resistant populations.