Genetic diversity of the green spruce aphid ( Elatobium abietinum Walker) in north‐west Europe

Abstract 1 The Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) method was used to investigate genetic diversity of anholocyclic populations of the green spruce aphid, Elatobium abietinum Walker, in north‐west Europe. 2 The results showed that the aphid in this region was divided genetically into three major...

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Published in:Agricultural and Forest Entomology
Main Authors: Halldórsson, G., Sigurdsson, V., Thórsson, Æ. TH., Oddsdóttir, E. S., Sigurgeirsson, A., Anamthawat‐Jónsson, K.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2004
Subjects:
Norway
Iceland
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1461-9555.2004.00199.x
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Summary:Abstract 1 The Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) method was used to investigate genetic diversity of anholocyclic populations of the green spruce aphid, Elatobium abietinum Walker, in north‐west Europe. 2 The results showed that the aphid in this region was divided genetically into three major groups. Aphids from the British Isles and north‐west France comprised the first group, the second group consisted of aphids from Denmark and Iceland, and the third group consisted of aphids from Norway. 3 The results indicated a significant level of gene flow within and between sites and geographical regions, especially in the British Isles and north‐west France. Lateral migration of the aphid and/or sexual reproduction is likely to have facilitated the gene flow. 4 The implications of these findings on management of the green spruce aphid are discussed.

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