Aphids Are Unable to Ingest Phloem Sap from the Peduncles of Lime Fruits

Citrus exports to Europe are regulated enforcing that fruits shall be free from peduncles and leaves, as they represent an important pathway for the entrance of non-European (non-EU) <i>Citrus tristeza virus</i> (CTV) isolates into the European Community. Aphids, are the vectors of CTV a...

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Main Authors: Carolina Vázquez, Michele Carmo-Sousa, Joao Roberto Spotti Lopes, Alberto Fereres, Aranzazu Moreno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Plants
Subjects:
CTV
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/9/11/1528