Rapid on-site differentiation of two invasive whitefly cryptic species using LAMP.

ABSTRACT: Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) is a promising technique for detecting pest species used on the spot due to its simplicity and rapidity. The whitefly is regarded as a species complex encompassing over 44 cryptic species. These species are morphologically indistinguishable but exhibit notable differences in their biological traits. Among them, Bemisia tabaci MEAM1 and MED are the most invasive and devastating members. Accurately and quickly distinguishing between these two invasive whiteflies in the field directly affects the implementation of control measures. However, it is often difficult to directly distinguish between the two when they occur together in the field and require extensive specialist knowledge or instrumentation. However, one of the limitations of the current

SUBMITTER: Liu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11822201 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature