Wednesday, December 21, 2016

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

adult whiteflies on a watermelon leaf

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


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