Seasonal variation of trehalose and glycerol concentrations in winter snow-active insects.

Author(s) : VANIN S., BUBACCO L., BELTRAMINI M.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The authors demonstrated for the first time the accumulation of trehalose and glycerol in snow-active insects during winter, followed by depletion in spring. The species studied were: Boreus hiemalis, Chionea sp. and cantharid larvae.

Details

  • Original title: Seasonal variation of trehalose and glycerol concentrations in winter snow-active insects.
  • Record ID : 2009-1335
  • Languages: English
  • Source: CryoLetters - vol. 29 - n. 6
  • Publication date: 2008/11

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