What is it about?
This paper generally explains how the HLB pathogenic bacteria infect and reproduce in the pest bug that plagues citrus crops. A number of key parameters are evaluated as to how they influence the acquisition and spread of HLB infection.
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Why is it important?
Understanding the host-parasite cycle is fundamental to designing effective disease control and eradication strategies. Insights into the infection cycle can surely provide windows for controlling the disease whilst still self-contained.
Perspectives
Participating in this project was fundamental in debuting in this new field of research for me. I am sure the results presented illustrate an untapped perspective into HLB infection in the field, based on the interesting data organised mainly by Dr Wu.
Dr Eduardo G P Fox
IBCCF / UFRJ
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This page is a summary of: Host Plant-Mediated Interactions Between ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ and Its Vector Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Liviidae), Journal of Economic Entomology, July 2018, Oxford University Press (OUP),
DOI: 10.1093/jee/toy182.
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