Utilisation of a mitochondrial intergenic region for species differentiation of fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in South Africa

Abstract Background Fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) comprise species of agricultural and economic importance. Five such fruit fly species are known to affect commercial fruit production and export in South Africa: Ceratitis capitata, Ceratitis cosyra, Ceratitis rosa, Ceratitis quilicii, and Bactr...

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Main Authors: Kelsey J Andrews, Rachelle Bester, Aruna Manrakhan, Hans J Maree
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Genomics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-022-09038-x