Wee Tek Tay

Transposable element disruption of a second thyroglobulin-like gene confers Vip3Aa resistance in Helicoverpa armigera

The paper identifies a transposable element insertion in a second thyroglobulin-like gene as a mechanism of Vip3Aa resistance in Helicoverpa armigera.

Molecular resources for the stored grain Cryptolestes cryptic pest species (Coleoptera: Laemophloeidae)

This study clarifies Cryptolestes species status by re-evaluating mitochondrial DNA sequences and phylogenetic relationships, identifying genetic gaps and taxonomic challenges.

Identification of a novel resistance gene which provides insight into Vip3Aa mode of action in Helicoverpa armigera

This study identifies a novel gene, HaVipR1, responsible for Vip3Aa resistance in Helicoverpa armigera through genetic crosses and genomic analysis, showing its role in conferring resistance independently of known genes.

Knockout of the SfVipR1 gene confers high-level resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis Vip3Aa toxin in Spodoptera frugiperda

This study shows that knocking out SfVipR1 in Spodoptera frugiperda confers high-level resistance to Vip3Aa toxin but not Cry1Fa.

Genome-wide SNPs reveal the social structure and invasion pathways of the invasive tropical fire ant (Solenopsis geminata)

The paper uses RADseq to analyze genetic diversity and invasion pathways of Solenopsis geminata, finding genetic bottlenecks and multiple secondary introductions.

Global FAW population genomic signature supports complex introduction events across the Old World

The paper analyzes population genomic data of the fall armyworm to show multiple introduction events and gene flow across the Old World.

On species delimitation, hybridization and population structure of cassava whitefly in Africa

The paper uses genome-wide SNPs to reclassify cassava whitefly species and subgroups in Africa, revealing hybridization and population structure.