Insect pheromones : the synthesis of the sex pheromone of Cryptoplebia leucotreta Meyr. and related compounds
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1969
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The concept of pheromones is briefly expounded leading on to a discussion of the identified sex pheromones in the order Lepidoptera. The relationship between the structures Of these compounds and their biological activity is reviewed. A brief introduction to the sexual biology of tbe false codling moth (Gryptophlebia Leucotreta Meyr.) is given.
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Henderson, H. 1969. Insect pheromones : the synthesis of the sex pheromone of Cryptoplebia leucotreta Meyr. and related compounds. University of Cape Town.