The sugarcane aphid, a tiny pest that damages sorghum crops, was first detected in the U.S. in the late 1970s and rapidly spread across states. A collaborative team from Kansas State University and partners identified a resistant sorghum variety and its protective gene, leading to the adoption of effective control measures. These advancements have resulted in a largely aphid-free sorghum crop in the U.S., valued at $1.45 billion, alleviating concerns about the pest's threats to agriculture.
The sugarcane aphid has become a significant problem for U.S. sorghum crops, but researchers have developed resistant varieties to combat this pest.
Researchers identified a protective gene in sorghum, which was combined with other control methods, helping to keep the aphid's impact on crops minimal.
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