Journal article
Discovery of metabolic resistance to neonicotinoids in green peach aphids (Myzus persicae) in Australia
Siobhan C de Little, Owain Edwards, Anthony R van Rooyen, Andrew Weeks, Paul A Umina
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE | WILEY | Published : 2017
DOI: 10.1002/ps.4495
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Myzus persicae is a serious pest that attacks a broad range of agricultural crops. This species has developed chemical resistance to many insecticides globally, and within Australia resistance to multiple chemical groups has been identified. Resistance to neonicotinoid insecticides has been discovered in several countries, but has not previously been confirmed in Australia. We use biomolecular assays and bioassays on field-collected populations to investigate neonicotinoid resistance in M. persicae within Australia. RESULTS: Several geographically and genetically distinct populations showed evidence for resistance in bioassays. Genetic markers identified that the mechanism of neo..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The authors acknowledge the technical contributions of Jenny Reidy-Crofts and Crystal Jones. Thanks to Steve Coventry, Rick Horbury, Terry Edis, Will Bennett, Courtney Richards, Steve Sunderland and Richard May for assistance with aphid collections. This research was supported by the Australian Grains Research and Development Corporation and by Horticulture Innovation Australia using the vegetable levy and funds from the Australian Government.