Original paper
Physiological Aspects of Diapause in Rice Stem Borers and the Effect of Juvenile Hormone (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
Yagi, Shigemi
Entomologia Generalis Volume 7 Number 3 (1981), p. 213 - 221
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published: Jul 30, 1981
DOI: 10.1127/entom.gen/7/1981/213
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Abstract
Physiological aspects of larval diapause in the rice stem borer, Chilo suppressalis Walker 1863 were studied. Juvenile hormone (JH) secreted from the corpora allata was a key factor, which not only induced but also maintained the larval diapause of this borer. The diapause was definitely induced by application of JH even under a long day photoperiod. Further, it was concluded that the induction of diapause was closely related to the high JH titer during the early stage of the last larval instar.