Bemisia (Noun)
Meaning
Sweet-potato whitefly.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The sweet-potato whitefly, also known as Bemisia tabaci, is a significant pest of various crops worldwide due to its ability to transmit plant viruses.
- Bemisia populations can cause severe damage to crops, particularly those in tropical and subtropical regions with mild winters.
- Scientists have been studying the Bemisia to understand its genetic makeup and develop more effective control methods.
- Farmers are advised to implement integrated pest management strategies to control the spread of Bemisia and reduce its economic impact.
- Bemisia is also known to develop resistance to pesticides, making it challenging to manage its populations in agricultural fields.