Murthy, J.S.V., Chellappan, M., Ranjith, M.T., Revi, S., Harish, E.R., & Kiran, A.G. 2024a Validation of a species-specific mtCOI marker for the identification of cassava mealybug, Phenacoccus manihoti Matile-Ferrero (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). Pest Management in Horticultural Ecosystems 30(2): 337-343

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DNA

control

diagnosis

distribution

host

Notes: Our study validated a specific P. manihoti marker for effectively identifying immature stages across various host plants and geographic areas. This marker successfully identified all developmental stages (egg, first, second, third instar, and adult female), even at low DNA concentrations.

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