Structure of genetic diversity of Bemisia tabaci (Genn.) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) populations in Brazilian crops and locations

Bemisia tabaci (Genn.) represents a complex of cryptic species that causes losses of many valuable crops. Even though there are differences in their ability to colonize hosts, transmit phytovirus and develop resistance to insecticides, the genetic differentiation of the insect populations is importa...

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Main Authors: Fernanda von Hertwig Mascarenhas Fontes, Carlos Augusto Colombo, André Luiz Lourenção
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2012-02-01
Series:Scientia Agricola
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SSR
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-90162012000100007