Genetic structuration of tick Tunisian populations and effect of plant essential oils on symbiotic bacteria diversity

Abstract

- Study by NGS the diversity of Hyalomma ticks microbiota from different species, regions, stages, physiological states, wild or from colonies using a model major tick species well mastered in the laboratory of Parasitology of the ENMV Sidi Thabet, namely the tick Hyalomma scupense which is a vector of tropical theileriosis an economically important cattle disease affecting small holders in the NENA region. - Identify the primary symbiotes. - Assess the effects of selected essential oils on Hyalomma ticks and investigate their effects on their endosymbiotes (qPCR).