Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Anopheline species complexes & malaria control

S K Subbarao1, V P Sharma

  • 1Malaria Research Centre, Delhi.

The Indian Journal of Medical Research
|August 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Molecular, morphological, chemical characterization, ideotypes identification, and genetic improvement of Indian Flammulina germplasm.

Molecular biology reports·2026
Same author

Assessment of carbonaceous aerosols at Mukteshwar: A high-altitude (~2200 m amsl) background site in the foothills of the Central Himalayas.

The Science of the total environment·2023
Same author

De novo genome sequencing of mycoparasite Mycogone perniciosa strain MgR1 sheds new light on its biological complexity.

Brazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology]·2021
Same author

Nutritional and Biochemical Characterization of Panus lecomtei Mushroom (Agaricomycetes) from India and Its Cultivation.

International journal of medicinal mushrooms·2020
Same author

Genetic improvement in <i>Pleurotus</i> (oyster mushroom): a review.

3 Biotech·2019
Same author

Mosquito-borne diseases in Assam, north-east India: current status and key challenges.

WHO South-East Asia journal of public health·2017
Same journal

Interpreting maternal and neonatal outcomes in COVID-19-affected pregnancies.

The Indian journal of medical research·2026
Same journal

Incorporating patient- and caregiver-derived needs into national cancer research priority setting in India.

The Indian journal of medical research·2026
Same journal

Advances in glioblastoma: Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

The Indian journal of medical research·2026
Same journal

Authors' response.

The Indian journal of medical research·2026
Same journal

Formulation and sensory evaluation of nutrient-dense complementary food mixes for infants and young children aligned with national nutritional standards in India: A D-optimal mixture design approach.

The Indian journal of medical research·2026
Same journal

Prevalence of hypothyroidism among pregnant women and associated feto-maternal outcomes in India: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

The Indian journal of medical research·2026
See all related articles

Anopheles culicifacies, a major malaria vector, comprises four sibling species with varying vectorial potential. Understanding these species complexes is crucial for effective malaria control strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Entomology
  • Vector Biology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Species complexes of morphologically similar, reproductively isolated biological species are common in Anopheles mosquitoes.
  • Anopheles culicifacies is a primary vector of malaria in India and surrounding regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the significance of Anopheles species complexes in malaria control efforts.
  • To present the Anopheles culicifacies complex as a case study.

Main Methods:

  • Identification and characterization of sibling species within the Anopheles culicifacies complex (A, B, C, D).
  • Stratification of geographical areas (U.P. state, Allahabad district) based on sibling species composition and vectorial capacity.
  • Analysis of differential responses of sibling species to insecticides (DDT, malathion).

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • The Anopheles culicifacies complex consists of four sibling species: A, B, C, and D.
  • Sibling species B is a non-vector, while species A, C, and D are vectors of malaria.
  • Microlevel stratification (block level) is recommended for cost-effective vector control.

Conclusions:

  • Effective malaria control requires understanding the biological differences within Anopheles species complexes.
  • Tailored insecticide strategies based on species composition and insecticide susceptibility are essential for selective and sustainable vector control.
  • Reducing unnecessary insecticide selection pressure is vital for long-term vector management.