Hypoxia Treatment of Callosobruchus maculatus Females and Its Effects on Reproductive Output and Development of Progeny Following Exposure

Hypoxia Treatment of Callosobruchus maculatus Females and Its Effects on Reproductive Output and Development of Progeny Following Exposure

Modified atmospheres present a residue-free alternative to fumigants for controlling postharvest pests of grain during storage. How sub-lethal applications of this method affects the reproductive fitness of target pests, however, is still not fully understood. We examined how low levels of ambient o...

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Main Authors: Yan Yan, Scott B. Williams, Dieudonne Baributsa, Larry L. Murdock
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-06-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
Callosobruchus maculatus
hypoxia
reproduction
egg development
hermetic storage
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/7/2/26

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