Ecdysis inhibition inAcrolepiopsis assectella larvae by digitonin: antagonistic effects of cholesterol |
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Authors: | C Arnault B Mauchamp |
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Institution: | (1) Lab. Biométrie, Université Claude Bernard, Lyon I, F-69622 Villeurbanne Cedex, (France);(2) Lab. Phytopharmacie, INRA, F-78000 Versailles, (France) |
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Abstract: | Summary Digitonin has a toxic effect onAcrolepiopsis assectella, inhibiting development and molting of young larvae fed on a semi-synthetic diet. This effect depends on concentration. It does not occur when cholesterol is added to the diet.Acknowledgment. We thank Mme Annie Heinzmann for technical assistance. |
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Keywords: | Ecdysis saponins digitonin cholesterol lepidoptera Acrolepiopsis assectella |
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