Sweet-potato Whitefly (Noun)
Meaning
A variety of whitefly.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The infestation of sweet potato whitefly in the field caused significant damage to the cotton crop.
- Biological control methods are being studied as a way to manage the sweet potato whitefly population in greenhouses.
- In the summer, the sweet potato whitefly is particularly attracted to the nectar of hibiscus plants.
- The sweet potato whitefly is known to transmit several plant viruses, including the tomato spotted wilt virus and the potato leafcurl virus.
- Growers of ornamental plants are urged to be aware of the potential for infestation by the sweet potato whitefly.