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The Genetic Structure of an Invasive Pest, the Asian Citrus Psyllid Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae)

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Author(s):
Guidolin, Aline S. [1] ; Fresia, Pablo [2] ; Consoli, Fernando L. [1]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Lab Interacoes Insetos, Dept Entomol & Acarol, ESALQ, BR-13418900 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Lab Resistencia Artropodes Tat Controle, Dept Entomol & Acarol, ESALQ, BR-13418900 Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: PLoS One; v. 9, n. 12 DEC 29 2014.
Web of Science Citations: 12
Abstract

The Asian citrus psyllid Diaphorina citri is currently the major threat to the citrus industry as it is the vector of Candidatus Liberibacter, the causal agent of huanglongbing disease (HLB). D. citri is native to Asia and now colonizes the Americas. Although it has been known in some countries for a long time, invasion routes remain undetermined. There are no efficient control methods for the HLB despite the intensive management tools currently in use. We investigated the genetic variability and structure of populations of D. citri to aid in the decision making processes toward sustainable management of this species/disease. We employed different methods to quantify and compare the genetic diversity and structure of D. citri populations among 36 localities in Brazil, using an almost complete sequence of the cytochrome oxidase I (COI) gene. Our analyses led to the identification of two geographically and genetically structured groups. The indices of molecular diversity pointed to a recent population expansion, and we discuss the role of multiple invasion events in this scenario. We also argue that such genetic diversity and population structure may have implications for the best management strategies to be adopted for controlling this psyllid and/or the disease it vectors in Brazil. (AU)