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Genetic variation within native populations of endemic silkmoth Antheraea assamensis (Helfer) from Northeast India indicates need for in situ conservation.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Singh Y Tunginba, Mazumdar-Leighton Sudeshna, Saikia Mahaswetta, Pant Prashant, Kashung Sochanngam, Neog Kartik, Chakravorty Rajen, Nair Suresh, Nagaraju Javaregowda, Babu Cheerukeri Raghavendra
Abstract excerpt
A. assamensis is a phytophagous Lepidoptera from Northeast India reared on host trees of Lauraceae family for its characteristic cocoon silk. Source of these cocoons are domesticated farm stocks that crash frequently and/or wild insect populations that provide new cultures. The need to reduce dependence on wild populations for cocoons necessitates assessment of genetic diversity in cultivated and wild...
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