Experimental evolution to increase the efficacy of the entomopathogenic fungus against malaria mosquitoes: Effects on mycelial growth and virulence.

Entomopathogenic fungi such as are currently considered as a potential control agent for malaria mosquitoes. The success of such strategies depends among others on the efficacy of the fungus to kill its hosts. As can use various resources for growth and reproduction, increasing the dependency on mosquitoes as a nutritional source may be instrumental for reaching this goal.