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Integrated control of wheat blossom midge - HGCA

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3.1. RESULTS – PART 1 SEX PHEROMONE3.1.1 ElectrophysiologyElectrophysiological studies with the synthetic sample <strong>of</strong> 2,7-nonanediyl dibutyrate, indicated that thematerial was highly active (Fig 2).Fig. 2 GC-EAG response <strong>of</strong> male S. mosellana to a 20ng dose <strong>of</strong> sex pheromone, 2,7-nonanediyldibutyrate3.1.2. OlfactometerIn the olfactometer there was a significant attraction <strong>of</strong> males to 1ng <strong>of</strong> the pheromone (P < 0.005, paired t-test) although, surprisingly, the response to higher or lower stimulus concentrations was reduced (Fig 3).Fig. 3 Response <strong>of</strong> male S. mosellana to sex pheromone (2,7-nonanediyl dibutyrate on filter paper) inthe olfactometer: time spent in treated and <strong>control</strong> arms (n = 9)10987*Time (min)654321treated<strong>control</strong>010pg 100pg 1ng 10ngdose54

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