The sugar substitute Stevia shortens the lifespan of Aedes aegypti potentially by N-linked protein glycosylation
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-63050-3
Abstract: Adult male and female mosquitoes consume sugar as floral and extrafloral nectar. Earlier work demonstrated that mosquito populations and their vector potential are dependent upon the availability of sugar sources. Thus, a novel method of… read more here.
Keywords: stevia; aedes aegypti; sugar substitutes; glycosylation ... See more keywords