Development of an RNAi Based Microalgal Larvicide to Control Mosquitoes

Overview

Journal Malariaworld J

Date 2024 Jun 11

PMID 38860035

Authors

Anil Kumar

Songjie Wang

Ruguang Ou

Mustapha Samrakandi

Brenda T Beerntsen

Richard T Sayre

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