Epistasis between Na+/K+-ATPase Substitutions May Influence Salinity Tolerance in Steinernema Entomopathogenic Nematodes
Perla Achi, Cullen McCarthy, Lanie Bavier, Robert Pena, Victoria Iglesias, Preston Christensen, Ahmed Aljidui, Anil Baniya, Connor J. Goldy, Rose C. Adrianza, Suraj Reddy, Simon Cornelis Groen, Adler R. Dillman
This study investigates whether two amino acid substitutions in the Na+/K+-ATPase of Steinernema carpocapsae contribute to its salt tolerance compared to congeners, finding negative epistasis between the substitutions.
bioRxiv · Jul 17, 2025 · PreprintEcology