Genetic analysis of Western Cherry Fruit Fly to facilitate species ID
Author: Joanna C. Chiu, Peter W. Shearer, Frank G. Zalom
Published: 2016
Summary: The objectives of this project were: 1) Sequence the transcriptomes of WCFF and perform bioinformatic and comparative sequence analysis with other insectt pests of cherries in the Pacific Northwest 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 stages from limited starting materials, e.g. a single larva. The assay will be validated using WCFF and closely related insect specimens.
