MalariaSphere : a greenhouse-enclosed simulation of a natural Anopheles gambiae (Diptera: Culicidae) ecosystem in western Kenya

The development and implementation of innovative vector control strategies for malaria control in Africa requires in-depth ecological studies in contained semi-field environments. This particularly applies to the development and release of genetically-engineered vectors that are refractory to Plasmodium infection. Here we describe a modified greenhouse, designed to simulate a natural Anopheles gambiae Giles ecosystem, and the first successful trials to complete the life-cycle of this mosquito vector therein

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Knols, B.G.J., Njiru, B.N., Mathenge, E.M., Mukabana, W.R., Beier, J.C., Killeen, G.F.
Format:	Article/Letter to editor biblioteca
Language:	English
Subjects:	anopheles gambiae, disease control, gene transfer, life cycle, malaria, plasmodium, simulation, transgenic animals, vector control, gentransfer, levenscyclus, simulatie, transgene dieren, vectorbestrijding, ziektebestrijding,
Online Access:	https://research.wur.nl/en/publications/malariasphere-a-greenhouse-enclosed-simulation-of-a-natural-anoph
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