Genome-wide identification and gene-editing of pigment transporter genes in the swallowtail butterfly Papilio xuthus

Insect body coloration often functions as camouflage to survive from predators or mate selection. Transportation of pigment precursors or related metabolites from cytoplasm to subcellular pigment granules is o...

Source: BMC Genomics - February 17, 2021 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Guichun Liu, Wei Liu, Ruoping Zhao, Jinwu He, Zhiwei Dong, Lei Chen, Wenting Wan, Zhou Chang, Wen Wang and Xueyan Li Tags: Research article Source Type: research