Phylogeographic patterns of Lygus pratensis (Hemiptera: Miridae): Evidence for weak genetic structure and recent expansion in northwest China.

Lygus pratensis (L.) is an important cotton pest in China, especially in the northwest region. Nymphs and adults cause serious quality and yield losses. However, the genetic structure and geographic distribution of L. pratensis is not well known. We analyzed genetic diversity, geographical structure...

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Main Authors: Li-Juan Zhang, Wan-Zhi Cai, Jun-Yu Luo, Shuai Zhang, Chun-Yi Wang, Li-Min Lv, Xiang-Zhen Zhu, Li Wang, Jin-Jie Cui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5378377?pdf=render