Publications by authors named "Tejashwini Alalamath"
Background: Vector management programs rely on knowledge of the biology and genetic make-up of mosquitoes. Anopheles stephensi is a major invasive urban malaria vector, distributed throughout the Indian subcontinent and Middle East, and has recently been expanding its range in Africa. With the existence of three biological forms, distinctly identifiable based on the number of ridges on eggs and varying vectorial competence, An.
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- Anopheles stephensi is a major malaria vector increasingly adapting to urban environments by breeding in polluted water sources like overhead tanks and street puddles.
- The genome of a strain collected in Chennai (IndCh) shows a notable difference from other strains, being homozygous for the standard form, which aids in understanding its adaptation through genomic inversions.
- This genome assembly provides valuable resources for studying genetic diversity and evolution of An. stephensi, highlighting its potential for spread due to urbanization and travel between cities.