Influence of Azadirachtin, a botanical insecticide, on Chrysoperla carnea (Stephens) reproduction: Toxicity and ultrastructural approach

Journal of Economic Entomology

Volumn 97, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 43-50

  Medina, P ^a   Budia, F ^a   Del Estal, P ^a   Vinuela E ^a  

^a Clin Hosp Cd Universitaria S n   (Spain)

Author keywords

Azadiracthin; Chrysoperla carnea; Egg hatch; Electron microscopy; Fecundity

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; CHRYSOPERLA; CHRYSOPERLA CARNEA; CHRYSOPIDAE; INSECTA; NEUROPTERA;

EID: 1542542229     PISSN: 00220493     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/jee/97.1.43     Document Type: Article

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