Transcribed sex-specific markers on the Y chromosome of the oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis
Abstract Background The Oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis, is a highly polyphagous invasive species with a high reproductive potential.In many tropical and subtropical parts of the world it ranks as one of the major pests of fruits and vegetables.Due to its economic importance, genetic, cytogenetic, genomic and biotechnological approaches hav