Partial elimination of Wolbachia in the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri, increases phytopathogen acquisition and decreases fitness.
E. L. Roldan, L. L. Stelinski, K. Pelz-Stelinski
The paper shows that reducing Wolbachia in Diaphorina citri increases CLas acquisition but decreases psyllid fitness.
bioRxiv · Oct 17, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology