Molecular and Morphological Identification of Mealybug Species (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) in Brazilian Vineyards

Mealybugs (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) are pests constraining the international trade of Brazilian table grapes. They damage grapes by transmitting viruses and toxins, causing defoliation, chlorosis, and vigor losses and favoring the development of sooty mold. Difficulties in mealybug identification...

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Main Authors: Pacheco da Silva, Vitor C., Bertin, Aline, Blin, Aurélie, Germain, Jean-François, Bernardi, Daniel, Rignol, Guylène, Botton, Marcos, Malausa, Thibaut
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4111580/