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Table 1 The respective genes and their specific primers, expected PCR product sizes and the amplification conditions

From: Identification and distribution of Rhipicephalus microplus in selected high-cattle density districts in Uganda: signaling future demand for novel tick control approaches

Target gene

Primer

PCR product size (bp)

Reaction conditions

Reference

12S rDNA

F: 5’-GACACA GGAGGTAGTGA CAAG-3’

R: 5’-CTAAGA ATTTCA CCTCTG ACAGT-3’

320

94 °C 5 min, 35×

(94 °C 30 s, 52 °C

45 s, 72 °C 45 s),

72 °C 7 min

[39]

16S rDNA

F: 5’-

TTA AAT TGC TGT RGT ATT

-3’

R: 5’-

CCG GTC TGA ACT CASAWC

-3’

455

94 °C 5 min, 35×

(94 °C 30 s, 48 °C

45 s, 72 °C 45 s),

72 °C 7 min

[38]

ITS2

F: 5’-GAGTCTGCCAAATCCTTA C- 3’

R: 5’-TCCTCTACAGCTGCTTCG-3’

1200

94 °C 5 min, 35×

(94 °C 30 s, 55 °C

45 s, 72 °C 90 s),

72 °C 7 min

[38]