D0345 Nitrogen economy during insect development
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Exhibit Hall 3, First Floor (Reno-Sparks Convention Center)
Donald Mullins
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Department of Entomology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
Christine A. Nalepa
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Beneficial Insects Laboratory, North Carolina Department of Agriculture, Raleigh, NC
Aaron Mullins
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Fort Lauderdale Research & Education Center, University of Florida, Davie, FL
Eric P. Benson
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Entomology, School of Agricultural, Forest, and Environmental Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Eric P. Benson
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Entomology, School of Agricultural, Forest, and Environmental Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Sandra E. Gabbert
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Entomology Department, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
The role of nutritional nitrogen during insect development and reproduction is of primary importance for success of a species. We have examined insects from three taxa, Blattaria, Isoptera and Orthoptera, which accommodate their nutritional needs by different means. This includes nitrogen assimilation and growth and exuvial nitrogen losses at molt.
doi: 10.1603/ICE.2016.59209
