Effect of gamma irradiation on fertility and mating competitiveness of the mosquito, Culex pipiens molestus F. (Diptera:Culicidae)
Journal Article
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· Appl. Entomol. Zool., v. 7, no. 3, pp. 103-108
OSTI ID:4344512
To know the effects on emergence, longevity, fertility, and mating competitiveness, 2-day-old male pupae of Culex pipiens molestus were irradiated with various dosages of /sup 60/Co gamma rays ranging from 1,000 to 12,000 R. Few effects of the gamma irradiation on both emergence and longevity were noticed. However, high levels of egg-mortality could be produced in males by exposing pupae to irradiation. Exposure to 10,000 R produced 99.1% egg-mortality and a dose of 12,000 R gave a 99.9% eggmortality. The competitiveness test showed that mating activity of radiosterile males was lower than that of the normal males. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Osaka Prefectural Univ., Sakai
- NSA Number:
- NSA-29-018647
- OSTI ID:
- 4344512
- Journal Information:
- Appl. Entomol. Zool., v. 7, no. 3, pp. 103-108, Journal Name: Appl. Entomol. Zool., v. 7, no. 3, pp. 103-108; ISSN APEZA
- Country of Publication:
- Japan
- Language:
- English
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