Knockdown of the salivary protein gene NlG14 caused displacement of the lateral oviduct secreted components and inhibited ovulation in Nilaparvata lugens

Author summary Salivary glands play important roles in the feeding process of animals. The salivary glands of insects can secrete various proteins through the exocrine pathway to help them digest and regulate the defense response of host. The endocrine function of insect salivary glands is rarely reported. We found that decreased expression of the salivary protein gene NlG14 resulted in abnormal…

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