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Type: Proceedings Papers
Published: 2022-11-30
Page range: 165–166
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The Colomerus vitis (Eriophyidae) identity crisis: genetic evidence of highly diverged groups not associated with plant symptoms

Citrus Research International, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Agricultural Research Council, Infruitec-Nietvoorbij, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Department of Genetics, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Eriophyidae Trombidiformes Colomerus vitis

Abstract

The worldwide grapevine pest, Colomerus vitis (Trombidiformes: Eriophyidae), comprises three strains recognised by different plant symptoms: bud, erineum, and leaf curl strains. It has been hypothesised that these may represent different cryptic species, each causing a specific symptom.

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