Genome sequence reveals why the whitefly is such a formidable threat to food security

Genome sequence reveals why the whitefly is such a formidable threat to food security 12/21/2016 07:04 PM EST The whitefly genome has been sequenced by researchers at the Boyce Thompson Institute in collaboration with an international team. The genome can serve as a foundation to fight this invasive global pest, which feeds on more than 1,000 plant species and spreads at least 300 plant viruses. Full story at http://bti.cornell.edu/news/why-the-whitefly-is-such-a-formidable-threat-to-food-security/ Source Boyce Thompson Institute This is an NSF News From the Field item. This e-mail update was generated automatically based on your subscription to the category listed above. Some updates may belong to more than one category, resulting in duplicate messages.   Subscriber Services: Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help  |  Contact NSF   Follow NSF:  This email was sent to mantiskhiralla@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111