Functional analysis of an upregulated calmodulin gene related to the acaricidal activity of curcumin against <i>Tetranychus cinnabarinus</i> (Boisduval)

Abstract

These results confirm that the overexpressed CaM gene is involved in the acaricidal activity of curcumin, and the mode of action of curcumin may be via activating CaM function, and thereby disrupting Ca²⁺ homeostasis in T. cinnabarinus. This study highlights the novel target mechanism of new acaricides, promoting our understanding of the molecular mechanism of CaM-mediated acaricide targets in mites.