Abstract
Genetic variability of the pre-mating period in the mass-reared melon fly was evaluated by a quantitative genetic method for each sex. Males had heritable variation in pre-mating period, whereas in females no significant heritability was found. The long-term mass-reared melon flies had a shorter pre-mating period than the short-term reared flies. Possible selection pressure on flies during the mass-rearing of the Okinawa Prefecture is discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 29-33 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Applied Entomology and Zoology |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bactrocera cucurbitae
- Heritability
- Pre-mating period
- Quantitative genetics
- Sib analysis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Insect Science