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Boll weevils: sterility induced by /sup 32/P tagging

Journal Article · · J. Econ. Entomol.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/70.4.393· OSTI ID:5300464

Beta particles arising from /sup 32/P in paint placed on the wing cover of females of Anthonomus grandis Boheman reduced longevity, egg production, and egg hatch. Egg hatch also was reduced in eggs collected from females mated with /sup 32/P-tagged males. Although /sup 32/P at the dosage used may be satisfactory for tagging boll weevils for movement studies, it is not satisfactory as a label for weevils that are expected to reproduce normally.

Research Organization:
Dept. of Agriculture, Mississippi State, MS
OSTI ID:
5300464
Journal Information:
J. Econ. Entomol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Econ. Entomol.; (United States) Vol. 70:4; ISSN JEENA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English