LIPOLYTIC ACTIVITY DURING METAMORPHOSIS OF Maruca vitrata (FABRICIUS)
S. A. JADHAV *
Department of Zoology, Y. C. College of Science, Karad, District Satara – 415124, (M.S.), India.
R. M. GEJAGE
Department of Zoology, Smt. K. R. P. Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Islampur, Tal Walwa, Sangli – 415409, (M.S.), India.
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Abstract
Lipolytic activity during metamorphosis of Maruca vitrata (Fabricius) has been attempted. The maximum activity was observed in 5th day old pupa of M. vitrata.Lipolytic activity gradually increased from 1 to 5 day and decreased from 6 to 8-day pupae of M. vitrata. The main sources of energy and structural component during histogenesis are lipid. The physiological role of lipase during metamorphosis of M. vitrata is discussed.
Keywords: Protein, insect pupa, M. vitrata (F.)