Molting disruption in fall armyworm by an ankyrin-based Bracovirus factor from the parasitoid wasp Microplitis prodeniae Rao and Chandry

Key Points

• Molting disruption occurs in fall armyworm due to the ankyrin-based bracovirus factor.
• This factor from the parasitoid wasp Microplitis prodeniae significantly impacts development.
• Observational analysis highlighted molecular interactions affecting insect physiology.
• These findings may enable innovative pest control methods using natural viral factors.