Spatial and temporal dynamics of soybean gall midge (Resseliella maxima) parasitism by Synopeas maximum.

In Minnesota, overall season-long parasitism rates of R. maxima were low (<2%). To facilitate a wider investigation of the biological control of R. maxima, we designed a protocol for high throughput DNA extraction and real-time PCR that can be used across a broader geography. Further research should evaluate how parasitism rates by S. maximum could be promoted in production fields. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.