Diflubenzuron affected DNA synthesis in the ovaries ofTenebrio molitor
- 1 January 1994
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Invertebrate Reproduction & Development
- Vol. 25 (1) , 19-21
Abstract
Diflubenzuron was found to affect both the DNA content and the incorporation of tritiated thymidine in the ovaries of Tenebrio molitor. The decrease in fecundity observed in several insect species may be due to the inhibition of ovarian DNA synthesis.Keywords
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