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Title: Aromatic/heterocyclic amino acids and the simulated sunlight-ultraviolet inactivation of the Heliothis/Helicoverpa baculovirus

Journal Article · · Environmental Entomology
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  1. Biological Control of Insects Research Lab., Columbia, MO (United States)

Tryptophan, of five aromatic/heterocyclic amino acids (tyrosine, phenylalanine, proline, histidine) provided significant protection of the Heliothis baculovirus (HzSNPV) from inactivation by simulated ultraviolet (SUV). Fifty percent of SUV protection of HzSNPV with tryptophan or tyrosine was obtained at 0.03 mg/ml and 0.5 mg/ml, respectively. Rates as high as 100.0 mg/ml of phenylalanine, histidine, or proline provided <50% protection. The extent of tryptophan protection was correlated with its absorption in the sunlight UV-B spectra. 16 refs., 2 tabs.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
255239
Journal Information:
Environmental Entomology, Vol. 24, Issue 2; Other Information: PBD: Apr 1995
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English