Effect of food preirradiation on the fecundity of two insects: mealy bugs (Pseudaulacaspis pentagona Targ.) and Indian-meal moths (Plodia interpunctella Hubn.)

When the two studied insects are reared on preirradiated food, the fecundity of mealy bugs is reduced by 42% and that of the Indian-Meal moths by 32%. Effects of food irradiation on female fecundity is dose-independent in the range 33-165 krad for mealy bugs.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Radiat. Res. 45: 210-15(Jan 1971) 1971, Vol.45 (1), p.210-215
Hauptverfasser:	Seuge, J, Morere, J, Ferradini, C
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	animal science Animals Cobalt Isotopes Eggs Fecundity Female animals Fertility - radiation effects FOOD Food Irradiation FOOD/effects of radiation processed, on fecundity of mealy bugs and Indian meal moths GAMMA RADIATION/effects on food of mealy bugs and Indian meal moths as reflected in fecundity INGESTION Insecta - radiation effects INSECTA/Plodia interpunctella, effects of irradiated food on fecundity of INSECTA/Pseudaulacaspis pentagona, effects of irradiated food on fecundity of INSECTS IRRADIATION Larva - radiation effects Life tables Moths N28610 -Life Sciences-Radiation Effects on Animals-Invertebrates N28910 -Life Sciences-Radiosterilization & Radiopreservation-Foods Nuts Potatoes RADIATION EFFECTS RADIATIONS Species Specificity STERILIZATION Tubers zoology
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Zusammenfassung:	When the two studied insects are reared on preirradiated food, the fecundity of mealy bugs is reduced by 42% and that of the Indian-Meal moths by 32%. Effects of food irradiation on female fecundity is dose-independent in the range 33-165 krad for mealy bugs.
ISSN:	0033-7587 1938-5404
DOI:	10.2307/3573094