Polish Journal of Entomology (Polskie Pismo Entomologiczne) (1996) 65, 69-71

Saidul Islam and Rezaur Rahman (1996)
Gamma radiation induced histopathological changes in larval midgut of the hide beetle, Dermestes maculatus (Coleoptera)
Polish Journal of Entomology (Polskie Pismo Entomologiczne) 65, 69-71
Abstract: Non-treated larval midgut of Dermestes maculatus DE GEER larvae consists of an epithelial layer, thin basement membrane, an inner circular muscle layer and outer longitudinal muscle fibers. The extent of injury to the midgut caused by ionizing radiation increases with the dose and with the time elapsed after the treatment. The characteristic damage ranged from moderate cell disruption at 50 Gy to complete histolysis, at 200 Gy. The most pronounced radiation effects on the midgut involve epithelium histolysis and destruction of the regenerative cells which prevents the replacement of midgut epithelium.
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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.
	Dermestes maculatus	Stored animal products