Sterility introduced by release of genetically altered males to a domestic population of Aedes aegypti at the Kenya coast

Capa:Sterility introduced by release of genetically altered males to a domestic population of Aedes aegypti at the Kenya coast

Autor(es): McDonald P T,Hausermann W,Lorimer N


Resumo: The release of males heterozygous for one or two sex-linked translocations was effective in introducing a high level of sterility into a domestic population of Aedes aegypti at a Rabai village. The effect of the releases continued for several weeks after the release period.


Palavras-Chave: Animals, Laboratory; Biology; Clinical Research; Contraception; Contraception Research; Family Planning; Genetics; Research Methodology


Imprenta: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, v. 26, n. 3, p. 553-561, 1977


Identificador do objeto digital: 10.4269/ajtmh.1977.26.553


Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Public health


Data de publicação: 1977