The growth and development of insects is regulated through the secretion of internal ductless glands, i.e., hormones. Basically, three types of hormones are involved in insect development. The brain hormone or prothoracicotropic hormone, secreted by the neurosecretory cells of the brain, activates the prothoracic glands to secrete another hormone called moulting hormone (MH) or ecdysone. […]
Exploitation of Hormones to Control Pest Growth | Agriculture
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