Genetics of the Encephalitis Vector, 'Culex tarsalis' for Possible Application in Integrated Control.

Abstract

The projects represent part of an overall program designed to change Culex tarsalis genetically to inhibit its propagation in nature, and to render it less effective as a vector of disease. The study has two principle objectives: (1) the use of reciprocal translocations that would serve as self-destroying systems when introduced into a native population and/or function as vehicles of transport to carry desirable genotypes into the population; (2) the development of genotypes that when introduced into a population would contribute to its reduction and/or its inability to act as a successful vector of WEF and SLE virus.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 30, 1975
Accession Number
ADA031623

Entities

People

  • Monica Asman

Organizations

  • University of California, Berkeley

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adults
  • Females
  • Genes
  • Genetic Phenomena
  • Genetic Structures
  • Genetics
  • Genotypes
  • Geographic Regions
  • Security
  • Sex
  • Two Dimensional
  • Viruses

Readers

  • Molecular Biology and Genetics
  • Vector-Borne Disease and Entomology
  • Virology (or Medical Virology).

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology