Specific phytochemicals in floral nectar up‐regulate genes involved in longevity regulation and xenobiotic metabolism, extending mosquito life span

Abstract During nectar feeding, mosquitoes ingest a plethora of phytochemicals present in nectar. The ecological and physiological impacts of these ingested phytochemicals on the disease vectors are poorly understood. In this study, we evaluated the effects of three nectar phytochemicals‐‐ caffeine,...

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Main Authors: Teresia M. Njoroge, Bernarda Calla, May R. Berenbaum, Christopher M. Stone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-06-01
Series:Ecology and Evolution
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.7665