Amplification of a cytochrome P450 gene is associated with resistance to neonicotinoid insecticides in the aphid Myzus persicae.

Amplification of a cytochrome P450 gene is associated with resistance to neonicotinoid insecticides in the aphid Myzus persicae.

The aphid Myzus persicae is a globally significant crop pest that has evolved high levels of resistance to almost all classes of insecticide. To date, the neonicotinoids, an economically important class of insecticides that target nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), have remained an effectiv...

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Main Authors: Alin M Puinean, Stephen P Foster, Linda Oliphant, Ian Denholm, Linda M Field, Neil S Millar, Martin S Williamson, Chris Bass
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010-06-01
Series:PLoS Genetics
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2891718?pdf=render

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