Co-Authors:
Yathom, S., Dept. of Entomology, ARO, Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, 50250, Israel
Padovan, R., Soreq Nuclear Research Center, Yavne, 70600, Israel
Chen, M., Dept. of Entomology, ARO, Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, 50250, Israel
Ross, I., Soreq Nuclear Research Center, Yavne, 70600, Israel
Yathom, S., Dept. of Entomology, ARO Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, 50250, Israel
Chen, M., Dept. of Entomology, ARO Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, 50250, Israel
Abstract:
The effect of low doses of gamma radiation applied to Liriomyza trifolii Burgess eggs or 1st-instar larvae, on the ensuing flies was studied. Doses of 50 or 40 Gy resulted in very few individuals reaching the adult stage; the life span of these flies was very short and they did not breed. A 25-Gy dose applied at the 1st instar allowed the development of many individuals into adults which emerged successfully, fed, and oviposited viable eggs which completed their development to adults. © 1991, Springer Science + Business Media B.V.. All rights reserved.