ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
boll weevil
;
Anthonomus grandis (Boheman)
;
sex pheromone
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Steam distillation of frass of the female boll weevil,Anthonomus grandis Boheman, yielded an extract that was more attractive to males than to females in the laboratory. Extracts purified by TLC were attractive to males only. The active components appear to be alcohols and hydrocarbons.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00988448
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