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Studies on mitotic and salivary chromosomes of Dacus cucurbitae Coquillett (Diptera: Trypetidae)

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Dacus cucurbitae is a serious pest of various types of fleshy fruits and vegetables. The mitotic and salivary chromosomes were reinvestigated using the air-drying and different (C-and H-) banding techniques with a view to rectify the existing controversy regarding the Indian populations of this species. A standard map of its salivary chromosomes was constructed and some important identifiable landmarks were recognized in each arm.

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  1. Genetics Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, 221005, Varanasi, India

    O. P. Singh & J. P. Gupta

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Singh, O.P., Gupta, J.P. Studies on mitotic and salivary chromosomes of Dacus cucurbitae Coquillett (Diptera: Trypetidae). Genetica 62, 217–221 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00056439

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