Conditional embryonic lethality to improve the sterile insect technique in <it>Ceratitis capitata </it>(Diptera: Tephritidae)

Conditional embryonic lethality to improve the sterile insect technique in <it>Ceratitis capitata </it>(Diptera: Tephritidae)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The sterile insect technique (SIT) is an environment-friendly method used in area-wide pest management of the Mediterranean fruit fly <it>Ceratitis capitata </it>(Wiedemann; Diptera: Tephritidae). Ionizing radiation used...

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Main Authors: Franz Gerald, Zacharopoulou Antigone, Caceres Carlos, Schetelig Marc F, Wimmer Ernst A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:BMC Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7007/7/4

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