Studies On the Effect of Hexachlorocyclohexane On the Growth and Silk Qualities of Silkworm, Bombyx Mori L
Titel:
Studies On the Effect of Hexachlorocyclohexane On the Growth and Silk Qualities of Silkworm, Bombyx Mori L
Auteur:
Bhagyalakshmi, A. Reddy, S. Venkata Ramamurthi, R. Reddy, P. S.
Verschenen in:
Chemistry & ecology
Paginering:
Jaargang 11 (1995) nr. 2 pagina's 97-104
Jaar:
1995-08-01
Inhoud:
Toxicity of an organochloride insecticide, hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) on the alterations in the growth and silk qualities of silkworm, Bombyx mori L were investigated. HCH yielded higher growth constants (K), indicating impairment of growth of silkworms and silk gland. the decrement in fibroin content is significant. HCH treatment also resulted in considerable reduction in the cocoon, pupal and shell weights, survival and emergence of pupae and number of eggs laid and deterioration in quality and quantity of silk thread.