Molecular Techniques for the Detection and Differentiation of Host and Parasitoid Species and the Implications for Fruit Fly Management

Parasitoid detection and identification is a necessary step in the development and implementation of fruit fly biological control strategies employing parasitoid augmentive release. In recent years, DNA-based methods have been used to identify natural enemies of pest species where morphological diff...

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Main Authors: Olivia L. Reynolds, Jessica L. Micallef, Toni A. Chapman, Cheryl Jenkins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-08-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
PCR
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/3/3/763