Barcoding insects as a way to track and control them
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - 02:30
in Mathematics & Economics
Barcodes may bring to mind the sales tags and scanners found in supermarkets and other stores. But U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are using "DNA barcodes" to monitor insects that damage crops as diverse as wheat, barley and potatoes, and to make pest management decisions.