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Effects of precocene II on food consumption, utilization and proteolytic activity in Schistocerca gregaria
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Effects of precocene II on food consumption, utilization and proteolytic activity in Schistocerca gregaria

M.A.A. Eid, M.S. Salem and G.Z. Taha
Biochemical systematics and ecology, Vol.16(5), pp.509-514
1988
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/0305-1978(88)90054-3

Abstract

digestibility food consumption food utilization locust precocene II proteolytic activity Schistocerca gregaria
A study was carried out to evaluate the utilization of food by nymphs, precocious and perfect adult locusts which resulted from 3rd instar nymphs treated with precocene II. The treatment caused higher food consumption, higher growth and efficiency in food utilization as compared with controls. The treatment resulted in a reduction of the enzyme activity in the precocious adults, when compared with adults of normal appearance which showed higher proteolytic activity than the controls.

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