author(s)
Devinder Singh and Ramneet Kaur

abstract
Developing a simple, time and cost efficient method for the extraction of DNA is essential when a large number of samples have to be processed. The success of PCR depends on the purity and quality of the DNA template and for this the method of specimen storage is equally critical as the DNA extraction methods. This study is an attempt to find the most suitable method of DNA extraction and the effect of killing method and storage conditions for extraction and purification of intact DNA in Pentatomid bugs.