Article
Insecticide resistance status of Myzus persicae in Greece: long-term surveys and new diagnostics for resistance mechanisms.
Pest management science - 1 Apr 2016
Voudouris Costas Ch, Kati Amalia N, Sadikoglou Eldem, Williamson Martin, Skouras Panagiotis J, Dimotsiou Ourania, Georgiou Stella, Fenton Brian, Skavdis George, Margaritopoulos John T
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Myzus persicae nicotianae is an important pest in Greece, controlled mainly by neonicotinoids. Monitoring of the aphid populations for resistance mechanisms is essential for effective control. RESULTS: Two new RFLP-based diagnostics for the detection of the M918T (super-kdr pyrethroid resistance) and nAChR R81T (neonicotinoid resistance) mutations were applied, along with other established assays, on...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
