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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
agricultural and biological sciences
Effects of azadirachtin on post-embryonic development, energy reserves and α-amylase activity of Plodia interpunctella Hübner (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
Journal of Stored Products Research, Volume 44, No. 3, Year 2008
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The effects of azadirachtin on the fourth instar larvae of Plodia interpunctella (Lepidoptera) were investigated. When incorporated into the diet at 2 and 4 ppm, azadirachtin provoked larval weight loss, developmental delay and high larval and pupal mortality. Spectrophotometric assays showed that azadirachtin caused a severe reduction in protein, glycogen and lipid contents 7 days after the beginning of the treatment. In addition, α-amylase activity was reduced in larvaefed azadirachtin. © 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Rharrabe, Kacem
Morocco, Tangier
Faculté Des Sciences et Techniques de Tanger
Amri, Haitam
Morocco, Tangier
Faculté Des Sciences et Techniques de Tanger
Bouayad, Noureddin
Morocco, Tangier
Faculté Des Sciences et Techniques de Tanger
Sayah, Fouad
Morocco, Tangier
Faculté Des Sciences et Techniques de Tanger
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Citations: 56
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 1
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Doi:
10.1016/j.jspr.2008.03.003
ISSN:
0022474X