Comparison of life history characteristics of the genetically modified OX513A line and a wild type strain of Aedes aegypti.

The idea of implementing genetics-based insect control strategies modelled on the traditional SIT (Sterile Insect Technique), such as RIDL (Release of Insects carrying a Dominant Lethal), is becoming increasingly popular. In this paper, we compare a genetically modified line of Aedes aegypti carryin...

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Main Authors: Irka Bargielowski, Derric Nimmo, Luke Alphey, Jacob C Koella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/21698096/pdf/?tool=EBI