Aug 2026
Spiroplasma kunkelii-infected maize impairs life-history traits and population performance of the corn leafhopper Dalbulus maidis
Overall, maize plants infected with S. kunkelii negatively impacted multiple fitness-related traits of D. maidis, suggesting that pathogen-induced changes in host plant quality may substantially reduce vector population performance.
Juan M. Cruz, C. Manzano, Nicolás A. Melchert et al.
· Journal of Pest Science · 0 citations