Aphid Species in Citrus Orchards in Crete: Key Vectors of Citrus Tristeza Virus and Automated Monitoring Innovations for Alate Aphids.

ABSTRACT: Citrus tristeza virus (CTV) is a vector-borne virus that poses a significant threat to citrus production worldwide, inducing a variety of symptoms. Therefore, a detailed knowledge of local aphids, identification of viruliferous species, and the development of new monitoring tools are necessary to improve CTV control strategies. Herein, a 2-year survey was conducted to assess the frequency of aphid species infesting several citrus pilot orchards. Plot findings based on morphological and molecular identification revealed Aphis spiraecola (ranged from 44-100%) as the most abundant aphid species, followed by A. gossypii (<50%). Toxoptera aurantii, Myzus persicae, and A. craccivora were present in low numbers, and A. citricidus was not detected. Due to

SUBMITTER: Mathioudakis MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11946668 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature