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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Main Authors: Yobana A. Mariño, José C. Verle Rodrigues, Paul Bayman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-01-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/8/1/8