These viruses are transmitted when aphids carrying the viruses feed on sugar beet. The peach potato aphid (Myzus Persicae) is the main vector. Infection of sugar beet plants with the yellowing viruses ...

They even switch roles so everyone gets a chance to eat and stay alert. Some ants protect aphids from other bugs. In return, the aphids produce a sugary liquid called honeydew, which the ants eat.

Introduction: The cotton aphid Aphis gossypii is a significant polyphagous crop pest and has evolved a high level of resistance to neonicotinoids and other insecticides. Flavonoids, plant ...

Combat pests naturally Whitefly and aphids can undermine your hard work, but smart "companion planting" can keep them at bay. Pair your tomatoes with French marigolds to ward off whitefly ...

A new mode-of-action insecticide has been approved for use in sugar beet, peas and beans, offering good control of aphids when used as part of an integrated approach. The Chemical Regulations ...

This study presents an important finding on the molecular mechanism for transduction of environmentally induced polyphenism. The evidence supporting the claims of the author is solid. This paper would ...

Department of Entomology, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, P. R. China Berry Genomics Corporation, Beijing, 100015, P. R ...

View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. The paper B. Li et al., “A large genomic insertion containing a duplicated follistatin gene is linked to the pea aphid male wing dimorphism,” ...