Using DNA metabarcoding for assessing chironomid diversity and community change in mosquito controlled temporary wetlands

Using DNA metabarcoding for assessing chironomid diversity and community change in mosquito controlled temporary wetlands

The biocide Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti) is widely applied for mosquito control in temporary wetlands of the German Upper Rhine Valley. Even though Bti is considered environmentally friendly, several studies have shown non-target effects on chironomids, a key food resource in wet...

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Main Authors: Kathrin Theissinger, Anna Kästel, Vasco Elbrecht, Jenny Makkonen, Susanne Michiels, Susanne Schmidt, Stefanie Allgeier, Florian Leese, Carsten Brühl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2018-01-01
Series:Metabarcoding and Metagenomics
Subjects:
Bacillus thuringensis var. israelensis (Bti)
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Online Access:https://mbmg.pensoft.net/article/21060/

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