Project Number: 1926-22000-013-08
Project Type: Specific C/A

Start Date: Feb 01, 2003
End Date: Jan 31, 2005

Objective:
Develop a phylogeny for populations in the Aphelinus varipes complex from several host species and geographic regions.

Approach:
(a) sequence multiple individuals from different populations of Aphelinus attacking the aphid genera Diuraphis and Rhopalosiphum. Multiple genes (i.e. ITS2, COI and COII) will be sequenced for each sample as is deemed appropriate; (b) Provide a phylogenetic analysis of the data for the populations being sequenced; (c) Draw inferences about potential host associations and speciation events for the different parasitoid populations or species.

Project Team

Hopper, Keith John Heraty - Associate Professor 302-731-7330

Project Annual Reports

FY 2003

Related National Programs

Crop Protection & Quarantine (304)