Effects of Chilling and Anoxia on the Irradiation Dose-Response in Adult Aedes Mosquitoes.

ABSTRACT: The success of the sterile insect technique (SIT) relies on the achievement of high levels of sterility and mating success of the factory-reared sterile males and thus their biological quality, which can be enhanced by the reduction of stress factors encountered during rearing, handling, and irradiation procedures. The achievement of consistent sterility levels requires reliable and standard irradiation protocols. Additionally, mosquito adults require immobilization prior to, and during irradiation to increase processing efficiency and to avoid physical damage caused by movement in restricted space. Common methods for immobilization include chilling and anesthetics such as nitrogen. Here we assessed the effects of chilling and exposure to nitrogen on the irradiation dose-response of Aed

SUBMITTER: Yamada H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9108382 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature