The Aphid: A Virus Vector DVD video clip

This clip was taken from The Aphid: A Virus Vector DVD. For more information, please visit http://www.apsnet.org/apsstore/shopapspress/Pages/43733.aspx.

In a combination of fascinating macro sequences and 3D animations, this educational film impressively illustrates the life cycle of aphids, their behavior on winter and summer hosts, and their feeding habits. The different behavior patterns during feeding probes and prolonged feeding, which influence the mode of virus transmission (non-persistent, persistent), are presented in clear, lucidly explained video sequences. A paper insert of additional references on the interactions between plant viruses and their aphid vectors during the process of virus transmission is also included.

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Science & Technology

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• aps
• virology
• virus vector
• aphid