Plant nutrient quality impacts survival and reproductive fitness of the dengue vector Aedes aegypti.

Vincent Odhiambo NyasembeDavid Poumo TchouassiMartha Njeri MuturiChristian W W PirkCatherine L SoleBaldwyn Torto

Published in: Parasites & vectors (2021)

Our findings highlight the central role of plant nutrients in the reproductive fitness of dengue vectors, which may impact their disease transmission potential.

Keyphrases

aedes aegypti
zika virus
dengue virus
body composition
physical activity
heavy metals
cell wall
quality improvement
gene therapy
climate change