Physiological effects of a benzyl-1,3-benzodioxole chemosterilant on Sarcophaga bullata |
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| Authors: | H. Van Mellaert A. De Loof L. Jurd |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Zoological Institute, University of Leuven, Naamsestraat, 59, Leuven B 3000, Belgium;2. Western Regional Research Center, United States Department of Agriculture, Berkeley, California 94710 USA |
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| Abstract: | Ovarian development of adult female Sarcophaga bullata was arrested by benzyl-1,3-benzodioxole (J2581) when fed in concentrations of 5–10 mg/g sugar. An accumulation of hemolymph protein, especially vitellogenin, was associated with the disruption of ovarian development, indicating that the benzyl-1,3-benzodioxole affects the sequestration of vitellogenin from the hemolymph into the ripening follicles. Exogenous supplementation with ecdysterone or juvenile hormone analog (ZR515) did not restore normal ovarian growth. |
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