Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata (1980) 27, 50-58

Y.H. Prévost and J.E. McFarlane (1980)
The mode of action of tri-o-cresyl phosphate, a house cricket chemosterilant
Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata 27 (1), 50-58
Abstract: Tri-o-cresyl phosphate was added to the food of Acheta domesticus at 0.7%. Symptoms of vitamin E deficiency induced by tri-o-cresyl phosphate were a diminished fecundity and egg viability as well as a prolonged pre-oviposition period. The maximum effect on fecundity was observed when treated food was fed to the adult, whereas a partial effect was produced when treated food was fed only to the larva. Spermatogenesis was unaffected. The diminished viability was due to a reduction in sperm motility, from which it was inferred that vitamin E plays a role in sperm motility. This is the first evidence for such a function for vitamin E. The effect on sperm motility was observed when treated food was fed to either the larva or to the adult.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
control - general

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Acheta domesticus