Pre-invasion history and demography shape the genetic variation in the insecticide resistance-related acetylcholinesterase 2 gene in the invasive Colorado potato beetle

Pre-invasion history and demography shape the genetic variation in the insecticide resistance-related acetylcholinesterase 2 gene in the invasive Colorado potato beetle

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Invasive pest species offers a unique opportunity to study the effects of genetic architecture, demography and selection on patterns of genetic variability. Invasive Colorado potato beetle (<it>Leptinotarsa decemlineata</it&...

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Main Authors: Piiroinen Saija, Lindström Leena, Lyytinen Anne, Mappes Johanna, Chen Yolanda H, Izzo Victor, Grapputo Alessandro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Subjects:
Acetylcholinesterase
Diapause protein 1
Invasion biology
Invasive species
Juvenile hormone esterase
Pesticide resistance
Resistance evolution
Selection
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/13/13

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