Effect of gamma irradiation on food consumption, assimilation and digestive enzymes in Ephestia cautella (Walker) larvae

Journal of Stored Products Research

Volumn 43, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 49-52

  Boshra, S A ^a  

^a NUCLEAR RESEARCH CENTER   (Egypt)

Author keywords

Assimilation; Digestive enzymes; Ephestia cautella; Gamma rays

Indexed keywords

CADRA CAUTELLA;

EID: 34249002637     PISSN: 0022474X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jspr.2005.11.001     Document Type: Article

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