Dynamics of Transgenic <i>Enterobacter cloacae</i> Expressing Green Fluorescent Protein Defensin (GFP-D) in <i>Anopheles stephensi</i> Under Laboratory Condition.

Abstract

<i>Enterobacter cloacae</i> was highly stable in sugar bait and increased tremendously in the gut of female adult <i>An. stephensi</i> within 24h post blood meal. Sugar bait stations can be used for introduction of the transgenic bacteria in a paratransgenic approach. It is recommended to evaluate the attraction of sugar bait in combination with attractive kairomones as well as its stability and survival rate in the semi-field or field conditions.