Genetically modified and other innovative vector control technologies : eco-bio-social considerations for safe application / Brij Kishore Tyagi, editor.

This book comprehensively covers the latest development in developing and deploying the genetically modified vectors, particularly Anopheles and Aedes mosquitoes responsible for transmitting malaria parasites and dengue viruses, the most deadly and/or debilitating among all the vector-borne diseases...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Tyagi, B. K. (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Singapore : Springer, 2021.
Subjects:	Mosquitoes > Integrated control. Mosquitoes as carriers of disease. Mosquitoes as carriers of disease Mosquitoes > Integrated control Mosquits. Insectes vectors. Electronic books. Llibres electrònics.
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Table of Contents:

Chapter 1. Arthropod disease vectors: Genetic manipulations and other innovative technologies for mosquito control, with emphasis on eco-bio-social considerations
Chapter 2. Field trials of gene drive mosquitoes: Lessons from releases of genetically sterile males and Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes
Chapter 3. Genetic improvements to the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) for the control of mosquito population
Chapter 4. Advances in Aedes mosquito vector control strategies using CRISPR/Cas9
Chapter 5. Evaluation of transgenic Aedes aegypti L. strain in India : A friendly mosquito
Chapter 6. Three decades of malaria vector control in Sudan: The plausible role of Sterile Insect Technique (SIT)
Chapter 7. Perspectives into genetic manipulations for control of dengue vector (Aedes aegypti Linnaeus, 1762) with reference to progress in Indian experiments
Chapter 8. Overcoming the dengue challenges using Innovative Strategy: The Malaysian experience
Chapter 9. Malaria control in Africa using vector genetic manipulation
Chapter 10. RNA interference based technologies to control dengue vector mosquitoes
Chapter 11. Wolbachia: Biological control strategy against arboviral diseases
Chapter 12. Wolbachia endosymbiont and mosquito vectors, with emphasis on lymphatic filariasis elimination
Chapter 13. Laboratory biosafety in handling genetically modified mosquitoes
Chapter 14. Novel diagnosis and control of arboviruses
Chapter 15. Long lasting insecticidal nets: an evidence-based technology for malaria vector control and future perspectives
Chapter 16. Novel development of an indigenous Long Lasting Insecticide Bednet (LLIN) to defend against the hematophagous arthropods
Chapter 17. Nanotechnology and Polymer Science: A novel approach in vector control
Chapter 18. Nano-sized emulsion system: A comprehensive tool towards controlling vector mosquito Populations
Chapter 19. DEPA (
N, N-Diethyl Phenyl Acetamide) Commercial journey of India's first indigenous mosquito repellent with novel properties
Chapter 20. Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Technology in novel vector control
Chapter 21. Social and ecological factors responsible for changing habitat of Kala-azar vector (Phlebotomus argentines) and its control through locally innovated environment-friendly technology
Chapter 22. Safety assessment of novel genetic technologies for vector control: National and international perspectives
Chapter 23. Measuring public attitudes to releases of transgenic mosquitoes for disease control, with special reference to dengue and malaria
Chapter 24. Safe application of genetically modified mosquito (GMM) to combat dengue and chikungunya depends on socio-economic status and social acceptance in the developing countries: A comprehensive analysis
Chapter 25. Experiences and outcomes from a worldwide training programme on genetically modified vectors (GMVs) related biosafety for human health and the environment.

Genetically modified and other innovative vector control technologies : eco-bio-social considerations for safe application / Brij Kishore Tyagi, editor.

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