The host fruit amplifies mutualistic interaction between Ceratitis capitata larvae and associated bacteria
Abstract Background The Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata is a major pest in horticulture. The development of fly larvae is mediated by bacterial decay in the fruit tissue. Despite the importance of bacteria on larval development, very little is known about the interaction between bacteria...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-12-01
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| Series: | BMC Biotechnology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12896-019-0581-z |