A preliminary study on the effect of neem (Azadirachia indica)seed extract on the reproductive potential of the female fruitfly (Drosophila melanogaster)
Eggs, first instar larvae, and third instar larvae of fruit flies (D. melanogaster), were treated with 0,10 , and 15 neem seed extract. This resulted in reduced number of adults that emerged from treated embryos and larvae. Females following treatment crossed with untreated males have reduced nu...
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1994.
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