Biochemical changes of the Chitin-synthesis inhibitor, Hexaflumuron (Consult) compound on the desert locust, Schistocerca gregaria (Forskal)

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Department of Entomology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University

2 Department of Entomology - Faculty of Science, Ain-Shams University

3 Plant Protection Research Institute, Agric. Res. Center

Abstract

Feeding application of different concentrations of Consult on one day old and six day old of the 5th nymphal instar of the desert locust, Schistocerca gregaria (Forskal)showed reduction of total protein of haemolymph in nymphs and adults, also reduction in total ovary and testis protein of adults were observed.

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Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences, F. Toxicology & Pest Control
Volume 1, Issue 1
December 2009
Pages 59-68

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