Abstract
Leafhoppers in the familyCicadellidae and planthoppers in the familyDelphacidae are known to be active vectors of about 25 viruses infecting cereal crops. These leafhopper and planthopper transmitted viruses are discussed in this paper.
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Sulochana, C.B. Leafhopper and planthopper transmitted viruses of cereal crops. Proc Ani Sci 93, 335–338 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03186252
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03186252