LAMP (Loop-mediated isothermal amplification) assay for rapid identification of Varroa mites

Abstract Varroa mites are serious pests of European honeybees (Apis mellifera). For detection of Varroa mite, a new molecular LAMP-based assay has been developed, which retains the body of the mite intact for morphological identification. Six novel Varroa LAMP primers were designed from existing DNA...

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Main Authors: Lea Rako, Arati Agarwal, Lixin Eow, John M. K. Roberts, Brendan C. Rodoni, Mark J. Blacket
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-38860-w