Wolbachia Affects Reproduction and Population Dynamics of the Coffee Berry Borer (Hypothenemus hampei): Implications for Biological Control
Wolbachia are widely distributed endosymbiotic bacteria that influence the reproduction and fitness of their hosts. In recent years the manipulation of Wolbachia infection has been considered as a potential tool for biological control. The coffee berry borer (CBB), Hypothenemus hampei, is the most d...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-01-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/8/1/8 |