Does <i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i> Affect the Stress and Immune Responses of <i>Rhynchophorus ferrugineus</i> Larvae, Females, and Males in the Same Way?

Does <i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i> Affect the Stress and Immune Responses of <i>Rhynchophorus ferrugineus</i> Larvae, Females, and Males in the Same Way?

<i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i> (Bt) is considered a potentially useful entomopathogen against red palm weevil (RPW) <i>Rhynchophorus ferrugineus</i>. We compared the effects of Bt on mature larvae, females, and males. The pathogenicity of Bt was evaluated, estimating: Median L...

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Main Authors: Monica Celi, Debora Russo, Mirella Vazzana, Vincenzo Arizza, Barbara Manachini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
median lethal dose
median lethal time
stress response
hemocytes
brain
Hsp70
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/5/437

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