Gomez-Polo, PRISCILA GOMEZAlomar, OscarCastane, CristinaAznar-Fernandez, ThaisLundgren, Jonathan G.Pinol, JosepAgusti, Nuria2021-04-082021-04-082016-02-01Gomez-Polo P. G. , Alomar O., Castane C., Aznar-Fernandez T., Lundgren J. G. , Pinol J., Agusti N., -Understanding trophic interactions of Orius spp. (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) in lettuce crops by molecular methods-, PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE, cilt.72, sa.2, ss.272-279, 2016http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12645/28697BACKGROUND: The aphid Nasonovia ribisnigri (Mosley) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and the thrips Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) are common pests in Mediterranean lettuce crops, where Orius spp. are common generalist predators. Predation by Orius spp. was studied in a lettuce plot by conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and real-time PCR analyses using specific primers of both main pests. Also, high-throughput sequencing was used to have a wider approach of the diet of these predators in natural field conditions.ArticleWOS:0003697235000078495402750510.1002/ps.3989