The Pervasive Threat of Aphids in Agriculture
Introduction Look closely at a rosebud in spring, and you might see them. Tiny, pear-shaped insects clustered on tender stems. They seem harmless at first glance, but these are aphids—one of the most destructive pests in agriculture. They feed on plant sap, spread viruses, and reproduce at astonishing rates. A single aphid can produce dozens […]