DNA barcoding is a technique for identifying organisms based on a short, standardized
fragment of genomic DNA. The standardized sequence region is called a DNA barcode …

The use of molecular techniques is rapidly growing as the tools have become more diverse
and powerful, more widely available, and easier to implement. Molecular analyses are able …

A major goal of DNA barcoding is to identify species in local floras and ecological
communities. With the consensus of a two‐locus DNA barcode (rbcL+ matK) by the …

Short-sequence fragments ('DNA barcodes') used widely for plant identification and
inventorying remain to be applied to complex biological problems. Host–herbivore …

Coccinellidae function in complex food webs as predators, as consumers of non-prey foods,
and as prey or hosts of natural enemies. Dietary breadth and its implications remain largely …

Abstract Psyllids (Hemiptera: Psylloidea) are phloem-feeding insects that tend to be highly
specific in their host plants. Some species are well-known agricultural pests, often as vectors …

Although a significant proportion of plant tissue is located in roots and other below-ground
parts of plants, little is known on the dietary choices of root-feeding insects. This is caused by …

Insect populations are declining due to a multitude of causes. One major cause is the loss of
suitable habitat. Recently, green roofs have been investigated for their potential to mitigate …

We sequenced 665bp of the Cytochrome C Oxidase I (COI) barcoding marker for 257
specimens and 482bp of Elongation Factor 1-α (EF1-α) for 237 specimens belonging to the …

Granivory can play a pivotal role in influencing regeneration, colonization as well as
abundance and distribution of plants. Due to their high abundance, nutrient content and …