Induction and regulation of detoxification enzymes in Heliothis zea (Boddie) by plant allelochemicals and insecticides.

The relationship between the diet of phytophagous insects and susceptibility to insecticides is complex. This dissertation attempted to shed light on several aspects of this relationship with Heliothis zea. The objectives were (i) to demonstrate in a lepidopterous herbivore the relationship between...

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Main Author:	Muehleisen, David Patrick
Other Authors:	Harris, M. K. (degree committee member.), Smith, James D. (degree committee member.), Stipanovic, R. D. (degree committee member.)
Format:	Thesis Book
Language:	English
Published:	1987.
Subjects:	Heliothis zea. Insect hormones. Insecticide resistance. Major entomology. Academic theses
Online Access:	Link to ProQuest copy Link to OAKTrust copy