Article
Population genetic structure of codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) from apple orchards in central Chile.
Journal of economic entomology - 1 Feb 2008
Fuentes-Contreras Eduardo, Espinoza Juan L, Lavandero Blas, Ramírez Claudio C
Abstract excerpt
Codling moth, Cydia pomonella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), is the main pest of pome fruits worldwide. Despite its economic importance, little is known about the genetic structure and patterns of dispersal at the local and regional scale, which are important aspects for establishing a control strategy for this pest. An analysis of genetic variability using microsatellites was performed for 11 codling moth...
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