Expression of the heat shock protein genes in the adults of Callosobruchus chinensis due to Centella asiatica

Authors

  • V.R. Bindhu Department of Zoology, University College, Thiruvananthapuram - 695034, Kerala, India
  • S. Ganga Department of Zoology, University College, Thiruvananthapuram - 695034, Kerala, India
  • Susha Dayanandan Department of Zoology, University College, Thiruvananthapuram - 695034, Kerala, India

Keywords:

heat shock protein genes, Centella asiatica, Callosobruchus chinensis

Abstract

Medicinally important plant Centella asiatica was ckecked against the stored product pest Callosobruchuschinensis. HSP gene is more expressed in the treated adult insects, indicating the development of stress condition in the treated insects due to plant extract treatment. The presence of insecticidal compounds like rotenoids and steroids present in the plant Centella asiatica may stimulated the immune system of the insect and caused over expression of HSPs.

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Published

2017-09-30

How to Cite

Bindhu, V., Ganga, S., & Dayanandan, S. (2017). Expression of the heat shock protein genes in the adults of Callosobruchus chinensis due to Centella asiatica. ENTOMON, 42(3), 221–226. Retrieved from http://entomon.in/index.php/Entomon/article/view/313

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 3 (2017)

Section

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