Sex-specific sub-lethal effects of low virulence entomopathogenic fungi may boost the Sterile Insect Technique
David Duneau, Romain Gallet, Maureen Adhiambo, Emilie Delétré, Anais Chailleux, Fathiya Khamis, Sevgan Subramanian, Thierry Brévault, Simon Fellous
This study evaluates the sub-lethal effects of Metarhizium anisopliae strains on Bactrocera dorsalis, showing sex-specific impacts that could enhance the Sterile Insect Technique.
bioRxiv · Mar 7, 2024 · PreprintEcology