Sperm competition does not influence sperm hook morphology in selection lines of house mice [PDF]
, 2011 Renée C. Firman +2 more
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Genetic engineering for SIT application: a fruit fly‐focused review
Insect Science, EarlyView.Abstract Sterile insect technique (SIT) has become a key component of efficient pest control. Fruit fly pests from the Drosophilidae and Tephritidae families pose a substantial and overwhelmingly increasing threat to the agricultural industry, aggravated by climate change and globalization among other contributors.
Serafima Davydova +2 more
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Insect Science, EarlyView.Abstract The sterile insect technique (SIT) is a highly effective biologically‐based method for the suppression of many insect pest populations. SIT efficacy could be improved by methods of male sterilization that avoid the use of irradiation that can result in diminished fitness and mating competitiveness.
Alfred M. Handler +3 more
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Sperm competition increases sperm production and quality in Cataglyphis desert ants. [PDF]
Proc Biol Sci, 2023 Degueldre F, Aron S.
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Insect Science, EarlyView.Abstract The Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) is an effective strategy for controlling insect pests, such as the Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata, Wiedemann). The effectiveness of the SIT depends on the ability of the sterile males to mate and their capacity to induce sterility in wild females.
Edwin Mauricio Ramírez‐Santos +4 more
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A predominant role of genotypic variation in both expression of sperm competition genes and paternity success in Drosophila melanogaster. [PDF]
Proc Biol Sci, 2023 Patlar B, Fulham L, Civetta A.
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Iflaviruses in arthropods: when small is mighty
Insect Science, EarlyView.Many arthropod species harbor iflaviruses, which often cause covert (asymptomatic) infections, but may still affect host fitness. We review the impact of iflaviruses on arthropod fitness, immunity, behaviour as well as the iflavirus’ host range, transmission, tissue tropism and the interactions with other microorganisms within arthropods.
Annamaria Mattia +3 more
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SPERM COMPETITION PROMOTES ASYMMETRIES IN REPRODUCTIVE BARRIERS BETWEEN CLOSELY RELATED SPECIES [PDF]
, 2008 Juan Martín-Coello +3 more
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Neoclassical development of genetic sexing strains for insect pest and disease vector control
Insect Science, EarlyView.The sterile insect technique has been effectively used for decades, and an important component is the availability of sex separation systems, in particular genetic sexing strains. Classical approaches, such as irradiation‐induced chromosomal translocations, have yielded stable strains for species like the Mediterranean fruit fly.
Giovanni Petrucci +5 more
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Differences in sperm morphology between Alouatta palliata and Alouatta pigra are consistent with the intensity of sperm competition in each species. [PDF]
Am J Primatol, 2023 Hirst MA +3 more
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