Interactions between insect vector behavior and plant virus transmission

Author of the article:SHI YanWANG YingZhiTANG QingBoYAN FengMing

Author's Workplace：College of Plant Protection, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou450002, China

Key Words：piercingsucking insects, thrips, plant virus, transmission, vector behavior

Abstract：    Most plant viruses are transmitted by insect vectors, particularly homopterans which transmit more than 80% of insecttransmitted viruses. Host searching and feeding behaviors of insect vectors are closely related to virus transmission. This article reviews advances in research on the interactions between the feeding behaviors of insect vectors, such as homopterans and thrips, with emphasis on the impact of insect vector behavior on plant virus transmission as well as the effects of virus infection on vector feeding and host recognition.