Artificial diet rearing system for the silkworm Bombyx mori (Lepidoptera:Bombycidae):: effect of vitamin C deprivation on larval growth and cocoon production
Artificial diet rearing system for the silkworm Bombyx mori (Lepidoptera:Bombycidae):: effect of vitamin C deprivation on larval growth and cocoon production
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DOI:
10.1303/aez.2005.405
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发表时间:
2005-08-01
影响因子:
1.3
通讯作者:
Sbrenna, G
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作者:
Cappellozza, L;Cappellozza, S;Sbrenna, G
An artificial diet containing 2% L-ascorbic acid was given to silkworm (Bombyx mori) larvae throughout larval life, or only in some larval instars in order to make a comparison of larvae fed on a diet without L-ascorbic acid throughout larval life. Obtained results show that, when complete L-ascorbic acid deprivation is done during the larval cycle, it affects larval growth and cocoon production. Furthermore, L-ascorbic acid absence from larval food, particularly during the first and last instars, generates beneficial effects to cocoon production without affecting the survival rate or delaying the larval cycle.