Development of the Incompatible Insect Technique targeting Aedes albopictus: introgression of a wild nuclear background restores the performance of males artificially infected with Wolbachia
Quentin Lejarre, Sarah Scussel, Jérémy Esnault, Benjamin Gaudillat, Marianne Duployer, Patrick Mavingui, Pablo Tortosa, Julien Cattel
This study shows that introgression of a wild genetic background into Wolbachia-infected Aedes albopictus males restores their fitness and mating competitiveness, enhancing the effectiveness of the Incompatible Insect Technique.
Applied and Environmental Microbiology · Jan 22, 2025Peer-reviewedBioengineering