Table 3 Biological effect of RmAQP2 silencing on tick fed on an uninfected calf (experiment 2)
| Â | Percentage of engorged females | Weight (mg) of engorged females | Oviposition rate | Egg mass (mg) | Percentage of hatching | Percentage of larvae survival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Control females fed on an uninfected calf | 37.7 % (68/180) | 305.6 (±6.1) | 98.5 % (67/68) | 203.4 (±39.0) | 97.7 % | 100 % |
Silenced females fed on an uninfected calf | 51.1 % (92/180) | 323.3a (±5.7) | 94.5 % (87/92) | 134.7a (±63.6) | 81.2 %b | 100 % |