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Bemisia: Bionomics and Management of a Global Pest

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Whiteflies in general – and Bemisia tabaci in particular – are involved in complex interactions with the host plant, various microorganisms and arthropods (herbivores and natural enemies). These relationships are not only important to the ecology and evolution of B. tabaci but are also essential to understanding and develo** innovative control strategies.

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Rosell and Blackmer: Symbiotic Relationships

Czosnek: Role of whitefly endosymbionts in virus transmission

Inbar: Whiteflies engaged with intra- and interspecific interactions

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