Saurian malaria in Kenya: Epidemiological features of malarial infections in lizard populations of the West Pokot District
Publication Type
Journal Article
Journal Name
Florida Entomologist
Publication Date
9-1-2011
Abstract
The cassava mealybug Phenacoccus herreni (Sternorryncha: Pseudococcidae) is a pest of cassava, Manihot esculenta Crantz (Euphorbiaceae), in South America. Proteins, representing direct gene products, are prime candidates in genetic engineering manipulations for host plant resistance. Jatropha gossypiifolia L. (Euphorbiaceae), a plant species known to contain proteins toxic to insects, exhibited insecticidal properties to P. herreni. The toxic compounds consisting of proteins around 101.02 kDa appeared to be mostly located in the mature leaves. Further studies are needed to identify the proteins and to ensure that they are not toxic to mammals. Copyright © 2011 BioOne All rights reserved.
Keywords
artificial diet, cassava, Colombia, Euphorbiaceae, host-plant resistance, Pseudococcidae, Sternorrhyncha, toxic proteins
Recommended Citation
Calatayud, P., Munera, D., Calatayud, S., Valencia-Jimenez, A., & Bellotti, A. (2011). Saurian malaria in Kenya: Epidemiological features of malarial infections in lizard populations of the West Pokot District. Florida Entomologist, 94 (3), 649-654. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.094.0330