Sterility of <i>Aedes albopictus</i> by X-ray Irradiation as an Alternative to γ-ray Irradiation for the Sterile Insect Technique

Sterility of <i>Aedes albopictus</i> by X-ray Irradiation as an Alternative to γ-ray Irradiation for the Sterile Insect Technique

The mosquito <i>Aedes albopictus</i> can transmit various arboviral diseases, posing a severe threat to human health. As an environmentally friendly method, sterile insect technology (SIT) is considered an alternative to traditional methods such as chemical pesticides to control <i>...

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Main Authors: Lin-Min Wang, Ni Li, Cui-Ping Ren, Zhe-Yu Peng, Hong-Zheng Lu, Dong Li, Xin-Yu Wu, Zi-Xin Zhou, Jian-Yi Deng, Zi-Han Zheng, Ruo-Qing Wang, Yi-Nan Du, Duo-Quan Wang, Sheng-Qun Deng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
sterile insect technology
pupal radiation
radiation dose
induced sterility
male mating competitiveness
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/12/1/102

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