Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6126852 | Acta Tropica | 2015 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
- In Malaysian Aedes albopictus wAlbA and wAlbB wsp gene sequences were similar.
- Wolbachia was not found in salivary glands of Ae. albopictus.
- Fecundity was higher for Wolbachia infected colony.
- Male lifespan was significantly higher for Wolbachia uninfected colony.
- Wolbachia have developed symbiotic relationship with the host reproductive system.
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Authors
Sylvia Joanne, Indra Vythilingam, Nava Yugavathy, Cherng-Shii Leong, Meng-Li Wong, Sazaly AbuBakar,