Reassociation kinetics and flow cytometry data indicate that ixodid tick genomes are large, relative to most arthropods, containing ≥ 109 base pairs. The molecular basis for this is unknown. We have identified a novel small interspersed element with features of a tRNA-derived SINE, designated Ruk...
Sunter, J.D.
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Patel, S.P.
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Skilton, Robert A.
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Knowles, Donald P.
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Scoles, Glen A.
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Nene, Vishvanath
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Villiers, Etienne P. de
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Bishop, Richard P.
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[A novel SINE family occurs frequently in both genomic DNA and transcribed sequences in ixodid ticks of the arthropod sub-phylum Chelicerata]
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A novel SINE family occurs frequently in both genomic DNA and transcribed sequences in ixodid ticks of the arthropod sub-phylum Chelicerata
Vaccines based on recombinant Bm86 gut antigen from Boophilus microplus are a useful component of integrated control strategies against B. microplus infestations of cattle. The capacity of such vaccines to control heterologous infestations by two African tick species was investigated. The mean we...
Odongo, D.
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Kamau, L.
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Skilton, Robert A.
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Mwaura, S.
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Nitsch, C.
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Musoke, A.J.
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Taracha, E.A.
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Daubenberger, C.A.
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Bishop, Richard P.
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[Vaccination of cattle with TickGARD induces cross-reactive antibodies binding to conserved linear peptides of Bm86 homologues in Boophilus decoloratus]
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Vaccination of cattle with TickGARD induces cross-reactive antibodies binding to conserved linear peptides of Bm86 homologues in Boophilus decoloratus
Falzon, Laura C.
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Traoré, S.
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Kallo, V.
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Assamoi, J.-B.
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Bonfoh, Bassirou
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Schelling, E.
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[Evaluation of the fluorescence polarization assay as a rapid on-spot test for ruminant brucellosis in Côte d'Ivoire]
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Evaluation of the fluorescence polarization assay as a rapid on-spot test for ruminant brucellosis in Côte d'Ivoire
Previous studies using monoclonal antibody (mAb) 4C9 specific for a 32 kDa antigen (p32) of Theileria parva demonstrated expression of the antigen on the surface of the sporozoite, making it a potential antigen for sporozoite neutralization. A full-length cDNA encoding the major merozoite/piropla...
Skilton, Robert A.
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Musoke, A.J.
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Wells, C.W.
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Yagi, Y.
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Nene, Vishvanath
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Spooner, P.R.
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Gachanja, J.
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Osaso, J.
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Bishop, Richard P.
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Morzaria, S.P.
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[A 32 kDa surface antigen of Theileria parva: Characterization and immunization studies]
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A 32 kDa surface antigen of Theileria parva: Characterization and immunization studies
Thangavelu, R.
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Mostert, D.
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Gopi, M.
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Ganga, P.
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Padmanaban, D.
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Molina, A.B.
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Viljoen, A.
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[First detection of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (TR4) on Cavendish banana in India]
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First detection of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (TR4) on Cavendish banana in India
Bett, Bernard K.
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Gachohi, John M.
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[Insights from Kenya: why anthrax outbreaks recur in the same areas]
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Insights from Kenya: why anthrax outbreaks recur in the same areas
A double bounded contingent valuation (CV) model was used to assess the Willingness to Pay (WTP) for vaccination of cattle against RVF in a sample of 276 livestock producers in Murang’a, Laikipia and Kwale Counties. While the level of awareness about the disease was rather low, nearly all respond...
Wanyoike, Francis N.
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Mtimet, Nadhem
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Bett, Bernard K.
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[Willingness to pay for a Rift Valley fever (RVF) vaccine among Kenyan cattle producers]
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Willingness to pay for a Rift Valley fever (RVF) vaccine among Kenyan cattle producers
Conventional potato production is not possible without fungicide and the commonly used fungicides are expensive and are considered as environmental and human hazards. The aim of the experiment was to evaluate the efficacy of Phosphonate fungicides, the potential of combination with potato cultiva...
Atieno, E.
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Schulte-Geldermann, Elmar
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Narla, R.
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[Integrating varietal resistance and phosphonate fungicide in management of foliar late blight in potato]
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Integrating varietal resistance and phosphonate fungicide in management of foliar late blight in potato