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Genetic sex separation of the malaria vector, Anopheles arabiensis, by exposing eggs to dieldrin
19 Jun 2012
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The sterile insect technique (SIT) has been used with success for suppressing or eliminating important insect pests of agricultural or veterinary importance. In order to develop SIT for mosquitoes, female elimination prior to release is essential as they are the disease-transmitting sex. A genetic sexing strain (GSS) of Anopheles arabiensis was created based on resistance to dieldrin, and methods of...
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