Detection and identification of Ephedra Herba seed pests based on X-rays and DNA barcodes
xiaohouhong xiao,
Yuan-Ru Guo,
Ling-Yu Zhang
et al.
Abstract:As an important natural medicinal resource for humans, Ephedra sinica Stapf often suffers from various biological stresses during its growth process. One of the pests that pose a threat to Ephedra is the Ephedra seed pest. Its primary mode of damage is laying eggs inside the Ephedra seeds, where they develop and eventually emerge as adult wasps, causing significant damage to the seeds. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of X-ray for Ephedra seed pest detection, the impact on the use value of Eph… Show more
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