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Microsatellite markers reveal population structure and low gene flow among collections of Bactrocera cucurbitae (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Asia.
Journal of economic entomology - 1 Jun 2011
Wu Yi, Li Yunlong, Ruiz-Arce Raul, McPheron Bruce A, Wu Jiajiao, Li Zhihong
Abstract excerpt
The melon fruit fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Diptera: Tephritidae), is widespread agricultural pest, and it is known to have the potential to establish invasive populations in various tropical and subtropical areas. Despite the economic risk associated with a putative stable presence of this fly, the population genetics of this pest have remained relatively unexplored in Asia, the main area for...
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