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Spirotetramat resistance in Myzus persicae (Sulzer) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and its association with the presence of the A2666V mutation
Author(s) -
Umina Paul A.,
Bass Chris,
Rooyen Anthony,
Chirgwin Evatt,
Arthur Aston L.,
Pym Adam,
Mackisack Jo,
Mathews Andrew,
Kirkland Lisa
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
pest management science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.296
H-Index - 125
eISSN - 1526-4998
pISSN - 1526-498X
DOI - 10.1002/ps.7103
Subject(s) - myzus persicae , biology , pest analysis , aphididae , hemiptera , aphid , pest control , resistance (ecology) , microbiology and biotechnology , insecticide resistance , integrated pest management , genetics , toxicology , botany , agronomy , homoptera
BACKGROUND Chemicals are widely used to protect field crops against aphid pests and aphid‐borne viral diseases. One such species is Myzus persicae (Sulzer), a global pest that attacks a broad array of agricultural crops and transmits many economically damaging plant viruses. This species has evolved resistance to a large number of insecticide compounds as a result of widespread and repeated chemical use in many parts of the world. In this study, we investigated the evolution of resistance to a new plant protection product, spirotetramat, following reported chemical control failures. RESULTS Our study provides clear phenotypic and genotypic evidence of spirotetramat resistance in populations of M. persicae from Australia. We show there is cross‐resistance to other insecticides within the same chemical group, namely spiromesifen and spirodiclofen. We also demonstrate that resistance is associated with the previously reported mutation, A2226V in the target site of spirotetramat, acetyl‐CoA carboxylase. Our genetic analysis found all resistant M. persicae populations belong to the same multi‐locus clonal type and carry the A2226V mutation, which appears to be inherited as a dominant trait in this species. CONCLUSION Our findings provide new insight into the resistance conferred by A2226V and have implications for the control of M. persicae in Australia and worldwide. A diagnostic assay developed in this study should serve as a valuable tool for future resistance monitoring and to support the implementation of pest management strategies. © 2022 The Authors. Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.