Table 3. Cycle threshold (Ct) values for different Tribolium castaneum threshold samples.
| Sample | Ct value |
|---|---|
|
T. castaneum Std. (adult DNA) |
18.4±0.1 |
| T1 (1 insect fragment) | 29.03±0.04 |
| T2 (2 insect fragments) | 27.3±0.4 |
| T3 (5 insect fragments) | 24.3±0.3 |
| T4 (10 insect fragments) | 13.2±0.4 |
Each value is represented as mean±SD (N=3)