Acta Entomologica Sinica (2004) 47, 400-406

Dong Chu, You-Jun Zhang, Bin Cong, Bao-Yun Xu and Qing-Jun Wu (2004)
[The invasive mechanism of a worldwide important pest, Bemisia tabaci, (Gennadius) biotype B]
Acta Entomologica Sinica 47 (3), 400-406
Abstract: Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) biotype B is an important pest that has caused outbreaks and severe damage worldwide during the last 20 years. Recent progress in studying mechanisms of its invasion indicates the great ability of competitive displacement which involves the competition of ecological niche, reproductive interference, the interactions of whitefly and virus with indigenous B. tabaci and other competing herbivores. The successful invasion and rapid spread is affected by the pesticide resistance. In the meantime, the ecological environment (such as host, climatic factor, overwintering sites) also affected the invasion of B. tabaci biotype B . Finally the importance of the invasive mechanism of B. tabaci biotype B and potential directions for future research are discussed.
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(original language: Chinese)
Database assignments for author(s): Dong Chu, Qing Jun Wu

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
new introduction of pest

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Bemisia tabaci biotype MEAM1