A perspective on the need and current status of efficient sex separation methods for mosquito genetic control

A perspective on the need and current status of efficient sex separation methods for mosquito genetic control

Abstract Major efforts are currently underway to develop novel, complementary methods to combat mosquito-borne diseases. Mosquito genetic control strategies (GCSs) have become an increasingly important area of research on account of their species-specificity, track record in targeting agricultural i...

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Main Authors: Philippos Aris Papathanos, Kostas Bourtzis, Frederic Tripet, Hervé Bossin, Jair Fernandes Virginio, Margareth Lara Capurro, Michelle Cristine Pedrosa, Amadou Guindo, Lakamy Sylla, Mamadou B. Coulibaly, Franck Adama Yao, Patric Stephane Epopa, Abdoulaye Diabate
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Mosquito
Genetic control
Sex separation
Sexing
Genetic sexing strains
Sterile insect technique
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-3222-9

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