20-Hydroxyecdysone Stimulated DNA Synthesis in Early Larval Testes ofSpodoptera litura(Noctuidae-Lepidoptera)
R. Sridevi, Aparna Ray, P. S. Ramamurty
Abstract
R. Sridevi, Aparna Ray, P. S. Ramamurty
Abstract
Summary DNA synthesis is stimulated by 20-hydroxyecdysone in the testes of early larval instars of Spodoptera litura. Juvenile hormone also causes a slight stimulation of 3H-thymidine incorporation in testes of early-last larval instars.
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Summary DNA synthesis is stimulated by 20-hydroxyecdysone in the testes of early larval instars of Spodoptera litura. Juvenile hormone also causes a slight stimulation of 3H-thymidine incorporation in testes of early-last larval instars.
Key concepts: Spodoptera litura, Noctuidae, Lepidoptera genitalia, Biology, Instar, Spodoptera, 20-Hydroxyecdysone, Larva