Gut-content analysis of predatory phytoseiid mites using fluorescent-labeled polymerase chain reaction: age of spider-mite eggs influences detection rates
Abstract:As spider mites become increasing resistant to chemical acaricides, interest in establishing biological control programs using natural enemies has also risen, requiring verification of spidermite predators. Although some phytoseiid mites are considered effective predators in agroecosystems, their small size makes it difficult to confirm predation through field observation. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) can be an effective detection technique and has been used commonly in studies on microfaunal predator-prey … Show more
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