Development of an array of molecular tools for the identification of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium), a destructive beetle of stored food products.

ABSTRACT: Trogoderma granarium Everts, the khapra beetle, native to the Indian subcontinent, is one of the world's most destructive pests of stored food products. Early detection of this pest facilitates prompt response towards the invasion and prevents the need for costly eradication efforts. Such detection requires proper identification of T. granarium, which morphologically resembles some more frequently encountered, non-quarantine congeners. All life stages of these species are difficult to distinguish using morphological characters. Additionally, biosurveillance trapping can result in the capture of large numbers of specimens awaiting identification. To address these issues, we aim to develop an array of molecular tools to rapidly and accurately identify T. granarium among non-target species. O

SUBMITTER: Wu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9971273 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature