Characterization of Hymenopteran Parasitoids of <i>Aphis fabae</i> in An African Smallholder Bean Farming System Through Sequencing of COI ‘Mini-barcodes’

Characterization of Hymenopteran Parasitoids of <i>Aphis fabae</i> in An African Smallholder Bean Farming System Through Sequencing of COI ‘Mini-barcodes’

Parasitoids are among the most frequently reported natural enemies of insect pests, particularly aphids. The efficacy of parasitoids as biocontrol agents is influenced by biotic and abiotic factors. For example, hyperparasitoids can reduce the abundance of the primary parasitoids as well as modify t...

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Main Authors: Prisila A. Mkenda, Patrick A. Ndakidemi, Philip C. Stevenson, Sarah E. J. Arnold, Steven R. Belmain, Maneno Chidege, Geoff M. Gurr, Victoria C. Woolley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
primary parasitoids
hyperparasitoids
<i>aphidius colemani</i>
<i>phaseolus vulgaris</i>
natural pest regulation
dna barcoding
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/10/10/331

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