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Phylogeographic patterns of Lygus pratensis (Hemiptera: Miridae): Evidence for weak genetic structure and recent expansion in northwest China.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2017
Zhang Li-Juan, Cai Wan-Zhi, Luo Jun-Yu, Zhang Shuai, Wang Chun-Yi, Lv Li-Min, Zhu Xiang-Zhen, Wang Li, Cui Jin-Jie
Abstract excerpt
Lygus pratensis (L.) is an important cotton pest in China, especially in the northwest region. Nymphs and adults cause serious quality and yield losses. However, the genetic structure and geographic distribution of L. pratensis is not well known. We analyzed genetic diversity, geographical structure, gene flow, and population dynamics of L. pratensis in northwest China using mitochondrial and nuclear sequence...
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