The potential of Pentalonia nigronervosa Coq. and Pentalonia caladii van der Goot as vectors of Banana bunchy top virus
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The potential of Pentalonia caladii, also known as a taro aphid as vector of Banana bunchy top virus in comparison to banana aphid, P. nigronervosa was determined. A specific DNA fragment of BBTV was successfully amplified after acquisition feeding period from single and pooled samples of P. nigronervosa, but only from pooled samples of P. caladii (5, 10, 15, and 20 aphids). Differences in transmission efficiency were based on the disease incidence and severity, i.e., 70% and 58.3% by P. nigronervosa and 25% and 25% by P. caladii, respectively. Furthermore, the serial transmission assay indicated that P. nigronervosa retained BBTV longer than P. caladii (96 hours and 24 hours, respectively). Although further studies are needed, P. caladii showed potential as a BBTV vector, meaning it should be considered as part of disease management strategies
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