About Mplanabase
Mplanabase is a biological database that is specifically designed to store and provide access to the transcriptomic data of the insect species Metisa plana. It serves as a comprehensive repository of genetic information related to the hormone biosynthesis pathway and other biological processes in Metisa plana. The database contains curated and annotated sequences, gene expression data, functional annotations, and other relevant information.
Researchers can utilize Mplanabase to explore and analyze the transcriptomic data of Metisa plana, facilitating further investigations into the molecular mechanisms underlying hormone biosynthesis and related biological processes in this insect species. The database is designed to support the scientific community in their research efforts and contribute to a better understanding of Metisa plana's biology.
Metisa plana
Metisa plana or also known as "bagworm" is a moth from Psychidae family (W. Francis, 1883). It is found in Southeast Asia, including countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The adult moth has a wingspan of approximately 35-45 mm and is brownish-grey in color with a distinctive tuft of hair on its thorax.
The larvae of M. plana are considered a pest in many areas, as they can defoliate trees and cause significant damage to crops especially oil palm plantations. The larvae are covered in dense tufts of hair and feed on a wide variety of plants, including bananas, citrus, and tea.
To control outbreaks of M. plana, a number of different methods have been used, including the use of pesticides, the introduction of natural enemies, and the development of cultural control methods such as pruning and burning affected plant material. In some areas, the use of biological control agents, such as parasitoid wasps and viruses, has been successful in reducing populations of M. plana.
Overall, M. plana is an important pest species in Southeast Asia that can have significant impacts on agriculture and forestry. Efforts to control outbreaks of this species continue to be a focus of research and management efforts.