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Molecular droplet digital PCR diagnostics and bioassays for monitoring insecticide resistance status in Myzus persicae populations from Greece.
Pest management science - 1 Jul 2026
Mavridis Konstantinos, Folia Maria, Papapostolou Kyriaki Maria, Ilias Aris, Tsiggene Anthi, Papapetrou Polyxeni, Kargaki Dimitra, Skouras Panagiotis J, Papadopoulos Nikolaos T, Vontas John, Margaritopoulos John T
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BACKGROUND: Myzus persicae (Sulzer), is a major global pest whose control is challenged by widespread insecticide resistance. This study assessed the resistance status of M. persicae populations collected in Greece (2021-2025), using diagnostic bioassays with insecticides (acetamiprid, flupyradifurone, flonicamid, sulfoxaflor and FliPPER) and a newly developed, highly sensitive droplet digital polymerase chain...
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