Hugh M. Robertson

The paper estimates genome sizes of Diabrotica species and identifies transposable elements as the cause of genome size differences between subgroups.

The paper examines genome-wide population genetics of insecticide resistance in navel orangeworms, finding a large selective sweep linked to DDT and pyrethroid resistance genes.

The paper presents the first genome sequence for a thysanopteran insect, providing insights into its biology and evolution as a crop pest.

The paper characterizes bumblebee genomes across 17 species to identify genetic variation linked to ecological and behavioral traits, revealing insights into genome structure, evolution, and adaptation.

This paper reports the genome of Campodea augens, a dipluran hexapod, and identifies genomic features related to its regenerative abilities and sensory adaptations.

The paper presents a draft genome assembly of the parasitoid wasp Diachasma alloeum and identifies genomic features related to ecological speciation and asexual reproduction.

This study provides insights into the biology of the stable fly by combining genome sequencing, microbiome analysis, and RNA-seq to identify genes related to reproduction, host interactions, and pest control.

The paper presents a new honeybee genome assembly using hybrid sequencing technologies, resulting in a more contiguous and complete genome with chromosome-length scaffolds.

The paper presents the milkweed bug genome and comparative analyses to study molecular evolution and feeding ecology in Hemiptera.

The paper reports the sequencing and manual annotation of the Gerris buenoi genome, identifying gene expansions linked to adaptations for aquatic life.

The paper presents an improved Aedes aegypti genome assembly, AaegL5, which enhances biological understanding and vector control efforts by resolving key genomic features and identifying new targets for intervention.

The paper presents the genome of Cephus cinctus, a wheat pest, and analyzes its chemoreceptor evolution, identifying conserved and lineage-specific gene expansions.

The paper investigates the origin of the odorant receptor (OR) gene family in insects, finding that ORs evolved with an ancestral co-receptor (Orco) in the ancestor of all insects, supporting a terrestrial lifestyle adaptation rather than winged flight.

The paper presents the genome of the Colorado potato beetle to study its rapid evolutionary changes, herbivory adaptations, and insecticide resistance mechanisms.