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Malaria vector control in the third millennium: progress and perspectives of molecular approaches
Article first published online: 20 MAR 2007
DOI: 10.1002/ps.1324
Copyright © 2007 Society of Chemical Industry
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Catteruccia, F. (2007), Malaria vector control in the third millennium: progress and perspectives of molecular approaches. Pest. Manag. Sci., 63: 634–640. doi: 10.1002/ps.1324
Publication History
- Issue published online: 9 JUN 2007
- Article first published online: 20 MAR 2007
- Manuscript Accepted: 15 AUG 2006
- Manuscript Revised: 5 AUG 2006
- Manuscript Received: 28 APR 2006
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