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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/6/499 |