Aphids
of which is much larger than the other. For a large part of the season an aphid population consists of viviparous females. As reproduction is asexual, [...] the progeny of a single female is genetically identical to the mother. In other words, they are clones. Because there is no genetic recombination, different [...] causing plant stress, virus transmission and yield loss. Effective aphid control is essential for maintaining healthy, productive crops. Biological control of