title: Polymorphic microsatellite markers in the Melon Fruit Fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Diptera: Tephritidae).
abstract: Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) is an important insect pest of melon fruit causing extensive losses of production in Asia and Pacific areas. Twelve polymorphic microsatellite loci were isolated from an enriched DNA library of this species and their amplification characteristics are described. Genetic parameters were estimated on 80 individual flies from four natural populations. Allele numbers per locus ranged from three to 20. These microsatellite markers have potential utility in population structure and gene flow studies of B. cucurbitae.
authors.affiliation: Department of Entomology, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Yuanmingyuan West Road 2, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China Guangdong Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Guangzhou 510623, China.
authors.forename: Yi
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.forename: Zhihong
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Jiajiao
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wu