population genetic analysis based on mitochondrial COI gene sequences in Thrips tabaci Lindeman

Thrips are globally important crop pests also act as vectors of plant viral diseases, causing huge economical losses in agriculture. Thus, precise characterization of Thrips is a foremost and fundamental step to developing genetic diversity information for effective disease management. This study aims to explore intra-species genetic diversity and molecular evolutionary relationships of mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase gene subunit I (mtCOI) in Indian Thrips tabaci.