Molecular methods to detect Spodoptera frugiperda in Ghana, and implications for monitoring the spread of invasive species in developing countries

Paper discusses the possible routes of entry to Africa

From:
Department for International Development
Published
22 June 2017
Country:
Ghana
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Agriculture
Authors:
Cock, M.J.W., Beseh, P.K., Buddie, A.G., Cafa, G, Crozier, J

Abstract

Authors confirmed that the use of DNA barcoding allowed unequivocal identification. As authenticated barcodes for vouchered specimens of more pests become available, this approach has the potential to become a valuable in-country tool to support national capability in rapid and reliable pest diagnosis and identification.

Citation

Cock, M.J.W.; Beseh, P.K.; Buddie, A.G.; Cafá, G.; Crozier, J. (2017) Molecular methods to detect Spodoptera frugiperda in Ghana, and implications for monitoring the spread of invasive species in developing countries. Scientific Reports 7(4103), 10 pp.

Molecular methods to detect Spodoptera frugiperda in Ghana, and implications for monitoring the spread of invasive species in developing countries

Published 22 June 2017
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