GENETIC SEX SEPARATION IN ANOPHELES-ARABIENSIS AND PRODUCTION OF STERILE HYBRIDS

  • 1 January 1978
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 56  (3) , 453-454
Abstract
The gene for dieldrin resistance has been artificially male-linked so that females can be selectively killed with dieldrin. By intercrossing different sibling species of the A. gambiae complex [main vectors of malaria and filariasis in Africa], batches consisting of sterile males only can be reared. This has potential for use in genetic control operations.