Microsatellites reveal a strong subdivision of genetic structure in Chinese populations of the mite Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Two colour forms of the two-spotted spider mite (<it>Tetranychus urticae </it>Koch) coexist in China: a red (carmine) form, which is considered to be native and a green form which is considered to be invasive. The populat...

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Main Authors: Sun Jing-Tao, Lian Chunlan, Navajas Maria, Hong Xiao-Yue
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:BMC Genetics
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/13/8