Genetic analysis of Western Cherry Fruit Fly to facilitate species ID
Author: Joanna C. Chiu, Peter W. Shearer, Frank G. Zalom
Published: 2015
Summary: The objectives of this project were: 1) Sequence the transcriptomes of WCFF and perform bioinformatic and comparative sequence analysis with other insect pests of cherries in the PNW as well as closely related species to identify appropriate species-specific molecular diagnostic markers. 2) Develop an accurate PCR-based molecular diagnostic test to identify WCFF at all life stages from limited starting materials.
