Bemisia tabaci MED_assembly_chromosome genome

The sweet potato whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius), is a species complex containing at least 44 species that differ in host breadth, insecticide resistance, virus transmission ability, and genetic composition. Among these cryptic species, B. tabaci MED (also known as B. tabaci biotype Q) is one of the most globally invasive and destructive species owing to its high insecticide resistance, virus transmission, and wide host range. This genome is a complete assembly at the chromosome level, which will help biologists gain a deeper understanding of this invasive pest.