Bemisia tabaci, the Capacity to Invade

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Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) is a cryptic ­species complex composed of numerous morphologically indistinguishable species, a number of which have been shown to be either completely or partially reproductively isolated. Several members of the complex have invaded beyond their home ranges and two, Middle East-Asia Minor 1 (commonly known as the B biotype) and Mediterranean (commonly known as the Q biotype), have invaded globally through the international trade in ornamental plants. Over the past decade our knowledge of the factors influencing the capacity of different members of the complex to invade has increased substantially. This review discusses the roles traits associated such as asymmetrical mating interference, competitive male behavior, host range, insecticide resistance and interactions with Begomoviruses play in the capacity of different members of the complex to invade. In addition, the use of different methods to identify and distinguish between different members of the complex is discussed and recommendations as to what approaches should be adopted to address different aspects of B. tabaci invasion are made. Finally, the invasions associated with the spread of pepper yellow leaf curl Indonesia virus and cassava mosaic disease are described and discussed.

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Middle East Indigenous Population Genetic Group Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus Tomato Yellow Leaf 
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