First-male sperm precedence in polyandrous Spodoptera frugiperda allows sterile males induce population suppression
H. Sun, L.-A. Bu, X.-Y. Zhang, Z.-R. Zhang, L.-Y. Zhu, S. Su, D. Guo, G. Hu, C.-F. Gao, S. R. Palli, J. Champer, S.-F. Wu
This study identifies first-male sperm precedence in fall armyworms and shows sterile males can suppress pest populations through sperm competition mechanisms.
bioRxiv · Jul 10, 2024 · PreprintZoology