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Genetic comparisons of fall armyworm populations from 11 countries spanning sub-Saharan Africa provide insights into strain composition and migratory behaviors

The recent discovery of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda, J.E. Smith) in Africa presents a significant threat to that continent’s food security. The species exhibits several traits in the Western Hemisphere that if transferred to Africa would significantly complicate control efforts. These inclu...

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Autores principales: Nagoshi, Rodney N., Goergen, Georg, Plessis, Hannalene Du, van den Berg, Johnnie, Meagher, Robert
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group UK 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6549444/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31165759
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-44744-9