Expression of the heat shock protein genes in the adults of Callosobruchus chinensis due to Centella asiatica
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heat shock protein genes, Centella asiatica, Callosobruchus chinensisAbstract
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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2017-09-30
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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 https://entomon.in/index.php/Entomon/article/view/313
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