Spider mite control and resistance management: does a genome help?

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van Leeuwen, Thomas | Dermauw, Wannes | Grbic, Miodrag | Tirry, Luc | Feyereisen, René

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International audience. The complete genome of the two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae, has been reported. This is the first sequenced genome of a highly polyphagous and resistant agricultural pest. The question as to what the genome offers the community working on spider mite control is addressed. Copyright (C) 2012 Society of Chemical Industry

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