Microbiome studies of the parasitoid wasp, (Nixon) (Hymenoptera, Braconidae) are important because has potential as a biological control agent to suppress the pest, Walker (Lepidoptera, Psychidae). Three field populations of parasitic wasps with different Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices to control collected from Perak state (Tapah) and Johor state (Yong Peng and Batu Pahat districts) in Peninsular Malaysia were studied. Bacterial community composition and structure were analysed using α and β diversity metrics.
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