Electrophoretic detection of the internal parasite, Aphidius matricariae in Myzus persicae |
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| Authors: | DAVID WOOL H F VAN EMDEN S W BUNTING |
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| Institution: | Department of Agriculture &Horticulture, University of Reading, Earley Gate, Reading RG6 2AT |
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| Abstract: | The presence of the internal parasite (Aphidius matricariae) of the aphid Myzus persicae can be identified by electrophoresis, and staining of several enzyme systems, of which malate dehydrogenase is recommended as the most reliable. It is suggested that the technique could be extended to other small insects, and that pest populations can be screened for percentage parasitism as an adjunct to insecticide and integrated control field trials. |
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