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September 10, 2025PLoS ONEOpen Access

The status in Africa of fall armyworm expressing genetic markers related to infestations of pasture, millet, alfalfa, and rice in the Americas

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Research discusses fall armyworm genetic variation and implications for crops in Africa, highlighting strains' impact.

Key Points

  • The fall armyworm has caused significant agricultural losses in Africa since 2016, affecting multiple crops.
  • Recent findings confirm the presence of the R strain in Africa and suggest new variants have emerged since 2017.
  • Molecular markers like SNPs in the COI and Tpi genes are vital for identifying fall armyworm strains.
  • Current uncertainties about strain composition affect agricultural risk assessments and management strategies in the Eastern Hemisphere.

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Rodney N. Nagoshi (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a5e554b1d3bfb60df1c8https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0329096
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