The influence of fluctuating low-level magnetic fields on the fecundity and behaviour of Rhyzopertha dominica (F.)

Journal of Stored Products Research

Volumn 41, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 255-270

  Starick, N T ^a   Longstaff, B C ^a   Condon, B ^a  

^a CSIRO   (Australia)

Author keywords

Behaviour; Fecundity; Rhyzopertha dominica; Weak magnetic fields

Indexed keywords

HEXAPODA; INSECTA; RHYZOPERTHA DOMINICA;

EID: 11844256961     PISSN: 0022474X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jspr.2004.03.006     Document Type: Article

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