Alteration of egg character in the wemi mutation of Bombyx mori by the application of 20-hydroxyecdysone

Y. Kawaguchi, Masataka Iwakuma, Yutaka Banno, K. Koga

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Abstract

The influence of exogenous 20-hydroxyecdysone on the expression of the miniature egg (emi) mutation of Bombyx mori was investigated. Female pupae of emi injected with the hormone produced larger and heavier eggs than the inherent emi eggs. The enlarged emi eggs were approximately similar to the normal eggs, indicating that the administration of 20-hydroxyecdysone recovered the inferiority of the emi character.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)31-35
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Sericultural Science of Japan
Volume67
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 1998

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Polymers and Plastics

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