The transmission of insect-borne plant pathogens, including viruses, bacteria,
phytoplasmas, and fungi depends upon the abundance and behavior of their vectors. These …

Psyllids constitute a diverse group of sap-feeding Sternorrhyncha that were relatively
obscure until it was discovered that a handful of species transmit bacterial plant pathogens …

Huanglongbing (HLB, aka citrus greening), one of the most devastating diseases of citrus,
has wreaked havoc on the global citrus industry in recent decades. The culprit behind such …

The Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae), is the primary vector of
Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (Las) implicated as causative agent of citrus …

Huanglongbing, or citrus greening disease, is an economically devastating bacterial
disease of citrus. It is associated with infection by the gram-negative bacterium Candidatus …

Early detection and rapid response are crucial to avoid severe epidemics of exotic
pathogens. However, most detection methods (molecular, serological, chemical) are …

There is increasing evidence that plant-associated microorganisms play important roles in
shaping interactions between plants and insect herbivores. Studies of both pathogenic and …

Background Recent application of molecular-based technologies has considerably
advanced our understanding of complex processes in plant–pathogen interactions and their …

Abstract Background Psyllids (Hemiptera: Psylloidea) comprise a group of plant sap-sucking
insects that includes important agricultural pests. They have close associations not only with …

The Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) is the insect vector responsible for the worldwide
spread of 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus'(CLas), the bacterial pathogen associated with …