Increase in fertility, with repeated mating, of gamma irradiated male codling moths, Laspeyresia pomonella (L.) (Lepidoptera:Olethreutidae)

Journal Article · Sun Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1973 · Can. J. Zool., v. 51, no. 4, pp. 427-430

OSTI ID:4421255

Robinson, A S

Male codling moths, Laspeyresia pomonella (L.) irradiated with 30 krad of gamma radiation mated fewer times and induced a poorer ovi-positional response in mated females than did nonirradiated males. The fertility of the nonirradiated males was not affected by repeated mating but there was a significant increase in the fertility of consecutive matings of the irradiated males with nonirradiated females, as measured by mean percentage egg hatch. This is thought to be due to recovery from specific somatic damage. The transfer of a spermatophore by either type of male did not always result in oviposition, but this malfunction of the male occurred significantly more times in the irradiated series. (CA)

• Research Organization: Dept. of Agriculture, Summerland, B.C.
• NSA Number: NSA-29-002940
• OSTI ID: 4421255
• Journal Information: Can. J. Zool., v. 51, no. 4, pp. 427-430, Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 30-JUN-74; Bib. Info. Source: CAN (Atomic Energy Commission Limited)
• Country of Publication: Canada
• Language: English

Related Subjects

N48533* -Life Sciences-Radiation Effects on Animals- Invertebrates-Pest Control
*MOTHS- FERTILITY
BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
EGGS
FEMALES
GAMMA RADIATION
MALES
PEST CONTROL
PHOTON BEAMS
REPRODUCTION