Citrus psyllid is the only insect vector of citrus Huanglongbing (HLB), which is the most destructive disease in the citrus industry. There is no effective treatment for HLB, so detecting citrus ...

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Boxwood has been a popular plant in formal garden settings for many centuries, used as hedging or to create topiaries by gardeners who excel in this special craft. It has always been regarded as the ...

The disease is spread primarily by insects called psyllids and ultimately causes trees to produce less fruit and, within a few years, die. Storm winds further damage the weakened trees ...

Boxwood psyllids lay eggs in the leaves in summer, causing cupping and distorted leaves as the nymphs emerge the following spring. This damage is cosmetic and may be removed through pruning.

Among these specimens, researchers identified a new genus of whitefly, along with the first known psyllid wing fossil from this part of the world. They studied puparia on old leaf fragments and noted ...

Efficient and accurate detection and providing early warning for citrus psyllids is crucial as they are the primary vector of citrus huanglongbing. In this study, we created a dataset comprising ...