Abstract
We have developed and validated two new fluorescence-based PCR assays to detect the Wolbachia wMel strain in Aedes aegypti and the wRi and wAu strains in Drosophila simulans. The new assays are accurate, informative, and cost-efficient for large-scale Wolbachia screening.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4740-4743 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Applied and Environmental Microbiology |
Volume | 78 |
Issue number | 13 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |