Essays about: "Louise Malmgren"

Found 2 essays containing the words Louise Malmgren.

  1. 1. Sugar host preferences in adult Anopheles coluzzii : dry season plant selection in Burkina Faso

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Louise Malmgren; [2015]
    Keywords : malaria; Burkina faso; dry season; Anopheles; Culex; Anopheles gambiae; Anopheles coluzzii; sugar source selection; preference; preference ranking; Delonix regia; Carica papaya; Mangifera indica; Thevetia neriifolia; Jatropha curcas; Azadirachta indica; Banana musa; probing; feeding; perching;

    Abstract : Human plasmodian species, transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles, are still one of the leading causes of human mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. To supplement current vector control strategies, more knowledge about mosquito ecology is required. Central to studies is how malaria vectors relate to their blood hosts. READ MORE

  3. 2. Response to olfactory stimuli in gregarious Pieris brassicae caterpillars

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Louise Malmgren; [2011]
    Keywords : olfaction; olfactometer; caterpillar; host search; Pieris brassicae; Lepidoptera; Brassica oleracea; cauliflower; broccoli; cabbage; stimuli;

    Abstract : Insects search primarily to find food, egg-laying sites, resting sites or conspecifics. Understanding the search behaviour of insects at the point when they are not in contact with the host is relevant to for instance the control of pest species. READ MORE