The genetic characterization of fall armyworm populations in Ecuador and its implications to migration and pest management in the northern regions of South America.

The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a moth pest native to the Western Hemisphere that has recently become a global problem, invading Africa, Asia, and Australia. The species has a broad host range, long-distance migration capability, and a propensity for the generation of pesticide resistan...

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Main Authors: Rodney N Nagoshi, Ernesto Cañarte, Bernardo Navarrete, Jimmy Pico, Catalina Bravo, Myriam Arias de López, Sandra Garcés-Carrera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0236759

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