Establishment of pupal color as a screening marker and activity analysis of six U6 promoters in Zeugodacus cucurbitae using the white pupae gene

Abstract

The genetic control method, which is environmentally friendly and species-specific, has effectively reduced or eliminated pests in many areas. One essential requirement to control a species is the identification of its genetic and molecular elements. Such elements, however, are rarely available in Zeugodacus cucurbitae, a very destructive insect pest worldwide.