A research team from College of Agriculture / University of Kerbala has achieved a molecular diagnosis of Cadra cautella, and Ephestia elutella, which cause significant economic losses in dates stored in Iraq.
The research team consists of Asst. Prof. Dr. Seena Muslim Abd, M.A. student Nour Al-Huda Al-Khalidi, and Prof. Dr. Adnan AbdalJeleel Lahuf.
This molecular characterization is the first of its kind in Iraq, as the two insects were diagnosed in one operation, which saved time, effort and costs.
This recording has been documented in gene bank of American International Center for Biotechnology Information, and special symbols were identified for these two insects, which carries name of Karbala.
