Optimization of parental RNAi conditions for hunchback gene in Locusta migratoria manilensis (Meyen)

Insect Science

Volumn 17, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 1-6

  He, Zheng Bo ^a   Cao, Yue Qing ^a   Xia, Yu Xian ^a  

^a CHONGQING UNIVERSITY   (China)

Author keywords

Hunchback; Locusta migratoria manilensis; Parental RNA interference

Indexed keywords

LOCUSTA MIGRATORIA MANILENSIS;

EID: 77349086162     PISSN: 16729609     EISSN: 17447917     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-7917.2009.01287.x     Document Type: Article

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