Publications by authors named "M T Zaim"

Aim: Dengue virus (DENV) and Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) are the most common arthropod-borne viruses (Arboviruses) globally. So far, no autochthonous cases of DENV and CHIKV infections have been reported in Iran. Nevertheless, due to the recent identification of Aedes aegypti in the south and Aedes albopictus in the north of Iran, the country is at a serious risk of local outbreaks of these infections.

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Background: High frequency of insecticide used to control German cockroaches may lead to insecticide resistance development. We aimed to compare the level of insecticide resistance and heterogeneity in insecticide resistance of field-collected German cockroaches in eight selected zones of Mashhad City, Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran.

Methods: The present study was conducted from October 2019 to May 2021.

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Background: Dengue fever (DF) is increasingly recognized as one of the world's major mosquito-borne diseases and causes significant morbidity and mortality in tropical and subtropical countries. Appropriate and timely diagnosis and risk stratification for severe disease are crucial in the appropriate management of this illness. Healthcare providers (HCPs) play a key role in dengue fever diagnosis, management and prevention.

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Background: Aedes aegypti is the main vector of arboviral diseases worldwide. The species invaded and became established in southern Iran in 2020. Insecticide-based interventions are primarily used for its control.

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  • A nested association mapping (NAM) panel involving the Moroccan variety 'Nachit' was developed and tested across multiple environments, revealing an average yield loss of 41% due to drought, with 1,000-kernel weight being the key trait for adaptation.
  • The study identified 18 stable quantitative trait loci (QTLs) that help in drought adaptation, and specific alleles linked to increased kernel weight were validated, showing potential for future molecular breeding efforts.
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