Emergence, longevity and sterility of blow flies Lucilia cuprina (W.) irradiated as pupae

Radiation doses ranging from 0.5 Krad were used to determine the percentage of emergence, sterility and longevity of Lucilia cuprina (W.) treated as pupae (3-4 days old). A dose of 3 Krad was sufficient to obtained complete sterility in both sexes. Even in 5 Krad, no significant difference was obser...

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Main Authors Bhuiyan, A.D, Huda, S.M.S, Ahmed, M, Rezaur, R
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published Dhaka (Bangladesh) BAAS 1983
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Summary:Radiation doses ranging from 0.5 Krad were used to determine the percentage of emergence, sterility and longevity of Lucilia cuprina (W.) treated as pupae (3-4 days old). A dose of 3 Krad was sufficient to obtained complete sterility in both sexes. Even in 5 Krad, no significant difference was observed in respect of emergence and longevity of the treated and control adults
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