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Genetic variation among populations of the Hessian fly Mayetiola destructor (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) in Morocco and Syria.
Bulletin of entomological research - 1 Jun 2000
Naber N, El Bouhssini M, Labhilili M, Udupa S M, Nachit M M, Baum M, Lhaloui S, Benslimane A, El Abbouyi H
Abstract excerpt
The RAPD-PCR technique was used to study genetic variation within and among geographical populations of the Hessian fly, Mayetiola destructor (Say), from Morocco and Syria, associated with the fly's ability to overcome resistance in three wheat cultivars containing H5, H13 and H22 resistance genes. Variation was detected both for the level of susceptibility of the cultivars and RAPD profiles of M. destructor...
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