A Novel Genetic Sexing Strain of <i>Anastrepha ludens</i> for Cost-Effective Sterile Insect Technique Applications: Improved Genetic Stability and Rearing Efficiency

A Novel Genetic Sexing Strain of <i>Anastrepha ludens</i> for Cost-Effective Sterile Insect Technique Applications: Improved Genetic Stability and Rearing Efficiency

<i>Anastrepha ludens</i> (Loew) is one of the most destructive insect pests damaging several fruits of economic importance. The sterile insect technique (SIT) is used under an area-wide integrated pest management approach, to suppress these pest populations. Mass rearing facilities were...

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Main Authors: Edwin Ramírez-Santos, Pedro Rendon, Georgia Gouvi, Antigone Zacharopoulou, Kostas Bourtzis, Carlos Cáceres, Kenneth Bloem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
irradiation
translocation
quality control
insect pest control
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/6/499

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