Molecular Identification of Diaspididae and Elucidation of Non-Native Species Using the Genes 28s and 16s
Armored scale insects pose a serious threat to habitat conservation across the globe because they include some of the most potent invasive species in the world. They are such a serious concern because their basic morphology, small size, and polyphagous feeding habits often allow them to exist undete...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-07-01
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| Series: | Insects |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/5/3/528 |
| Summary: | Armored scale insects pose a serious threat to habitat conservation across the globe because they include some of the most potent invasive species in the world. They are such a serious concern because their basic morphology, small size, and polyphagous feeding habits often allow them to exist undetected by growers and quarantine experts. In order to provide a potential solution to the problem, we have attempted to elucidate the effectiveness of molecular identification techniques using ribosomal 28s and endosymbiotic 16s rRNA. Sequence data was obtained from many field-collected insects to test the feasibility of identification techniques. A protocol for quick species determination based on sequence data is provided. |
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| ISSN: | 2075-4450 |