The draft genome of whitefly Bemisia tabaci MEAM1 a global crop pest provides novel insights into virus transmission host adaptation and insecticide resistance

摘要

BackgroundThe whitefly Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) is among the 100 worst invasive species in the world. As one of the most important crop pests and virus vectors, B. tabaci causes substantial crop losses and poses a serious threat to global food security.