Fig. 2From: Silencing expression of the Rhipicephalus microplus vitellogenin receptor gene blocks Babesia bovis transmission and interferes with oocyte maturationRmVgR dsRNA reduced the ability of female ticks to produce viable eggs. Fitness parameters of the treated groups are compared: 1, non-injected; 2, buffer control; 3, RmVgR dsRNA-injected. a Engorged female ticks. b Tick ovaries, dissected on day 7 after female dropping. c Tick eggsBack to article page