G. it. Ent., 7 (37): 131-135
August 31, 1994
Effect of chlordane and barthrin on the total protein, total free
amino acid and nucleic acid levels in the gonadial tissues
of the rice moth, Corcyra cephalonica (Stainton)
(Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
by
S. K. TIWARI & R. S. BHATT
Abstract - Sublethal doses of chlordane and barthrin caused a significantly dose dependent reduction in the levels of total protein. DNA and RNA, and a similar dose dependent enhancement in the total free amino acid level in the testes and ovary of Corcyra cephalonica. The findings are discussed in the light of the influence of insecticidal agents on the syntheses of proteins and nucleic acids.
