Pest Management Science (2019) 75, 2316-2324
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A review of progress toward field application of transgenic mosquitocidal entomopathogenic fungi
Pest Management Science 75 (9), 2316-2324
Abstract: In Africa, adult mosquito populations are primarily controlled with insecticide-impregnated bed nets and residual insecticide sprays. This coupled with widespread applications of pesticides in agriculture has led to increasing insecticide resistance in mosquito populations. We have developed multiple alternative strategies for exploiting transgenic Metarhizium spp. directed at: (i) shortening the lifespan of adult mosquitoes; (ii) reducing transmission potential of Plasmodium spp.; (iii) reducing vector competence via pre-lethal effects. The present challenge is to convert this promising strategy into a validated public health intervention by resolving outstanding issues related to the release of genetically modified organisms.
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Database assignments for author(s): Abdoulaye Diabate, Raymond J. St. Leger
Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
review
Pest and/or beneficial records:
| Beneficial | Pest/Disease/Weed | Crop/Product | Country | Quarant. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aedes (genus) | ||||
| Metarhizium anisopliae (entomopathogen) | Aedes (genus) | |||
| Metarhizium brunneum (entomopathogen) | Aedes (genus) |
