Global genomic analysis reveals the genetic origin and secondary invasion of fall armyworm in the Eastern hemisphere
Lei Zhang, Zaiyuan Li, Yan Peng, Xinyue Liang, Kenneth L. Wilson, Gilson Chipabika, Patrick Karangwa, Bellancile Uzayisenga, Benjamin A. Mensah, Donald L. Kachigamba, Yutao Xiao
The paper analyzes genomic data from fall armyworm populations to determine their genetic origin and secondary invasion in the Eastern hemisphere, finding that North and Central American 'corn-strain' populations are the likely source.
bioRxiv · Sep 16, 2022 · PreprintMolecular Biology