Pyrosequencing-based analysis of the microbiome associated with the horn fly, Haematobia irritans.

The horn fly, Haematobia irritans, is one of the most economically important pests of cattle. Insecticides have been a major element of horn fly management programs. Growing concerns with insecticide resistance, insecticide residues on farm products, and non-availability of new generation insecticid...

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Main Authors: Azhahianambi Palavesam, Felix D Guerrero, Andrew M Heekin, Ju Wang, Scot E Dowd, Yan Sun, Lane D Foil, Adalberto A Pérez de León
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3454415?pdf=render