Exploring the lower thermal limits for transmission of human malaria, Plasmodium falciparum
J. L. Waite, E. Suh, P. A. Lynch, M. B. Thomas
This study shows that the traditional degree-day model underestimates Plasmodium falciparum development in mosquitoes at 17-20°C, and temperature fluctuations accelerate parasite development.
bioRxiv · Apr 9, 2019 · PreprintEcology