Sensitivity of the silkworm, Bombyx mori L. (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) larvae to UV-irradiation
The effects of UV-radiation on some commercially relevant traits of three instars viz. 1st, 2nd and 3rd of the two multivoltine strains, Nistari-M and Urboshi-1 of the silkworm, Bombyx mori L. have been investigated. UV-rays reduced the weight of larvae, pupae and adults of both the strains and sex...
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Language: | English |
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University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
2005-05-01
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Series: | Invertebrate Survival Journal |
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Online Access: | https://isj02.unimore.it/index.php/ISJ/article/view/108 |