A study reveals the genome sequence of Rhizobium and documents how the aphid-like insect that caused widespread damage to vineyards in the 19th century spread from the United States to Europe and beyond.
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The study, published in the journal BMC Biology, elucidates the origin and spread of rhizobia and provides a detailed analysis of the insect"s genome sequence, which may have broader implications for its future management in vineyards.
