Genetic analysis of emerald ash borer to determine the point of origin of Michigan infestations

Alicia M. Bray; Leah Bauer; Robert A. A. Haack; James J. Smith

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Genetic analysis of emerald ash borer to determine the point of origin of Michigan infestations

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Authors:

Alicia M. Bray, Leah Bauer, Robert A. A. Haack, James J. Smith

Year:

2005

Type:

Other

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Mastro, Victor; Reardon, Richard, comps. Proceedings of the emerald ash borer research and technology development meeting; 2004 October 5-6; Romulus, MI. FHTET 2004-15. Morgantown, WV: U.S. Forest Service, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team: 17-18.

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Abstract

Emerald ash borer (EAB) was first detected in Michigan and Canada in 2002. Efforts to eradicate this destructive pest by federal and state regulatory agencies continue. Knowledge of EAB genetics will be useful in understanding the invasion dynamics of the beetle and to help identify geographic localities of potential biocontrol agents. Genetic techniques, such as mtDNA gene sequencing and amplified fragment length polymorphisms (AFLP) will help determine the geographic origin of EAB in its native range throughout eastern Asia.

Citation

Bray, Alicia M.; Bauer, Leah S.; Haack, Robert A.; Smith, James J. 2005. Genetic analysis of emerald ash borer to determine the point of origin of Michigan infestations. In: Mastro, Victor; Reardon, Richard, comps. Proceedings of the emerald ash borer research and technology development meeting; 2004 October 5-6; Romulus, MI. FHTET 2004-15. Morgantown, WV: U.S. Forest Service, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team: 17-18.