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Winged morph (above) and wingless morph (below) of Myzus persicae aphid on a squash plant. Aphids transmit cucumber mosaic virus, which will infect the entire squash family of plants. Researchers have discovered the virus can alter its host plant in a type of bait and switch to lure aphids. (Credit: Kerry Mauck/De Moraes and Mescher labs/Penn State)
PENN STATE—A common plant virus lures aphids to infected plants by making the plants more attractive. When the insects taste the plant, they quickly leave for tastier, healthier ones, rapidly transmitting the disease. Continue…
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Science & Technology - Nov 4, 2009 2:20 - 0 Comments
Team sequences cucumber genome
UC DAVIS (US)—The genome of the cucumber has been sequenced by an international consortium led by Chinese and U.S. institutions, offering insight into the genetics of the whole cucurbit family, which includes pumpkins and squash, melon, and watermelon. (more…)
