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Population genetic structure of Anopheles arabiensis (Diptera: Culicidae) in a rice growing area of central Kenya.
Journal of medical entomology - 1 Mar 2010
Muturi Ephantus J, Kim Chang-Hyun, Baliraine Frederick N, Musani Solomon, Jacob Benjamin, Githure John, Novak Robert J
Abstract excerpt
Studies were conducted to examine the population genetic structure of Anopheles arabiensis (Patton) in Mwea Rice Irrigation Scheme and surrounding areas in Central Kenya, under different agricultural systems. This study was motivated by observed differences in malaria transmission indices of An. arabiensis within the scheme compared with adjacent nonirrigated areas. Agricultural practices can modify local...
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