The invasive shrub Prosopis juliflora enhances the malaria parasite transmission capacity of Anopheles mosquitoes: a habitat manipulation experiment

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Authors

Günter C. Müller · Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Amy Junnila · Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Mohamad M. Traore · University of Bamako

Sékou F. Traorè · University of Bamako

Seydou Doumbia · University of Bamako

Fatoumata Sissoko · University of Bamako

Seydou Mamadou Dembélé ·

Abstract

This study demonstrates how an invasive plant shrub promotes the malaria parasite transmission capacity of African malaria vector mosquitoes. Proper management of invasive plants could potentially reduce mosquito populations and malaria transmission.

Topics & Keywords

Malaria Research and Control Mosquito-borne diseases and control Insect Pest Control Strategies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life in Land

Publication Details

Published in: Malaria Journal

Volume 16, Issue 1, pp. 237-237

DOI: 10.1186/s12936-017-1878-9

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