A multiplex PCR assay for the identification of fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of economic importance in South Africa
Abstract The fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) species, Ceratitis capitata, Ceratitis cosyra, Ceratitis rosa, Ceratitis quilicii, and Bactrocera dorsalis are of economic importance in South Africa. These agricultural pests cause extensive damage to a range of commercially produced fruit, primarily fo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-07-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-17382-x |