Microbial community of predatory bugs of the genus <it>Macrolophus</it> (Hemiptera: Miridae)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The predatory mirids of the genus <it>Macrolophus</it> are key natural enemies of various economically important agricultural pests. Both <it>M. caliginosus</it> and <it>M. pygmaeus</it> are commer...

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Main Authors: Machtelinckx Thijs, Van Leeuwen Thomas, Van De Wiele Tom, Boon Nico, De Vos Winnok H, Sanchez Juan-Antonio, Nannini Mauro, Gheysen Godelieve, De Clercq Patrick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/12/S1/S9