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Comparative genomics of Klebsiella michiganensis BD177 and related members of Klebsiella sp. reveal the symbiotic relationship with Bactrocera dorsalis.
BMC genetics - 18 Dec 2020
Cai Zhaohui, Guo Qiongyu, Yao Zhichao, Zheng Wenping, Xie Junfei, Bai Shuai, Zhang Hongyu
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BACKGROUND: Bactrocera dorsalis is a destructive polyphagous and highly invasive insect pest of tropical and subtropical species of fruit and vegetable crops. The sterile insect technique (SIT) has been used for decades to control insect pests of agricultural, veterinary, and human health importance. Irradiation of pupae in SIT can reduce the ecological fitness of the sterile insects. Our previous study has shown...
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