Name: analysis of gene expression in emerald ash borer (agrilus planipennis) using quantitative real time-pcr
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We acknowledge the help provided by Lourdes Delta Arrueta Antequera (Department of Entomology, Ohio State University/OARDC, Wooster, OH) in the setup of the experiments. We thank Dr. Therese Poland (USDA, Forest Services, NRS) for send EAB larval samples. Help provided by Dr. Luis A Canas and Nuris M Acosta with the microscope setup is appreciated. Funding for this project was provided by State and Federal funds appropriated to the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, The Ohio State University.

The complete protocol with different steps is depicted in the flow chart in Figure 1. Individual steps constituting dissection, RNA extraction, First Strand cDNA synthesis and qRT-PCR are detailed below.
I. Larval Dissection
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 <li>Prior to the start of this procedure, place Emerald ash borer, or EAB, larvae on moist tissue paper until dissections are performed. Keep freshly prepared 1X phosphate buffered saline, or PBS, on ice to keep the buffer cold throughout the dissection.</li...

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The threshold cycles (Ct) value is obtained for each sample in the qRT-PCR plate. For making the standard curve, the Ct value obtained for each dilution was plotted against the log of its concentration. The Ct values for the experimental samples were then plotted onto this dilution series standard curve. Target quantities were calculated from separate standard curves generated for each experiment i.e. tissue and developmental expression. The relative expression values (REVs) were then determined by dividing the quantitie...

analysis of gene expression in emerald ash borer (agrilus planipennis) using quantitative real time-pcr

Emerald ash borer (EAB, Agrilus planipennis) is an exotic invasive pest, which has killed millions of ash trees (Fraxinus spp) in North America. EAB continues to spread rapidly and attacks ash trees of different ages, from saplings to mature trees. However, to date very little or no molecular knowledge exists for EAB. We are interested in deciphering the molecular-based physiological processes at the tissue level that aid EAB in successful colonization of ash trees. In this report we show the effective use of quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) to ascertain mRNA levels in different larval tissues (including midgut, fat bodies and cuticle) and different developmental stages (including 1st-, 2nd-, 3rd-, 4th-instars, prepupae and adults) of EAB. As an example, a peritrophin gene (herein named, AP-PERI1) is exemplified as the gene of interest and a ribosomal protein (AP-RP1) as the internal control. Peritrophins are important components of the peritrophic membrane/matrix (PM), which is the lining of the insect gut. The PM has diverse functions including digestion and mechanical protection to the midgut epithelium.

Watch this Scientific Journal Video about Analysis of Gene Expression in Emerald Ash Borer Agrilus planipennis Using Quantitative Real Time-PCR at JoVE.com

Analysis of Gene Expression in Emerald Ash Borer Agrilus planipennis Using Quantitative Real Time-PCR

Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) is an effective tool to diagnose mRNA levels in different insect tissues and developmental stages. In this report we show the use of qRT-PCR to ascertain mRNA levels in different larval tissues and developmental stages of the invasive insect species, emerald ash borer.

Analysis of Gene Expression in Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) Using Quantitative Real Time-PCR

Emerald ash borer (EAB, Agrilus planipennis) is an exotic invasive pest, which has killed millions of ash trees (Fraxinus spp) in North America. EAB ...

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