The Formosan subterranean termite Coptotermes formosanus Shriaki; (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae), is a major pest that is spreading throughout the southeastern United States. Morphological identification of worker specimens is not possible using available taxonomic keys based on morphological traits. A multiplex PCR protocol was developed that can differentiate the Formosan subterranean termite from other termite species in a single PCR reaction. This multiplex PCR protocol simplifies previous molecular diagnostic techniques.
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1 March 2015
Molecular Diagnostic Technique for the Differentiation of the Formosan Subterranean Termite, Coptotermes formosanus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) from Other Subterranean Termites by Multiplex-PCR
Mark A. Janowiecki,
Allen L. Szalanski
Florida Entomologist
Vol. 98 • No. 1
March 2015
Vol. 98 • No. 1
March 2015
Coptotermes formosanus
genética molecular
invasive termite
MOLECULAR GENETICS
subterranean termite
termita subterránea
termitas invasoras