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Melon
aphids attacking under surface of a sweetpotato leaf (E. Vasquez).
Typical symptoms of aphid attack on young leaves,
including crinkling or puckering, and dust stuck to honeydew on the
surface (J. O'Sullivan). |
Diagnostic
summary
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aphids suck the sap of the growing shoots and feed on the
back or undersurface of the young leaves.
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infested leaves may curl down at the edges and become
wrinkled and distorted. Leaves may be discoloured turning pale or
yellowish.
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during heavy infestation, plant vigour is greatly reduced and growth
is stunted.
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Taxonomy
Economic
importance
Geographical
distribution
Damage
Morphology
Biology
and ecology
Host
range
Management
References
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