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Carbohydrase and esterase activity in the gut of larval Callosobruchus maculatus

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Carbohydrase activity has been demonstrated in homogenates of the alimentary tracts of late instar larvae ofC. maculatus:β-D galactosidase, α-D glucosidase and N-acetylβ-D glucosaminidase activities were comparable and significantly greater than α-D galactosidase,β-D glucosidase and α-D mannosidase. The effects of pH and substrate concentration are reported. The presence and changes in pattern of non-specific esterase activity in larval and adult gut homogenates is also described.

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  1. Department of Botany, University of Durham, South Road, DH1 3LE, Durham, England

    A. M. R. Gatehouse, K. A. Fenton & J. H. Anstee

  2. Department of Zoology, University of Durham, South Road, DH1 3LE, Durham, England

    A. M. R. Gatehouse, K. A. Fenton & J. H. Anstee

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Gatehouse, A.M.R., Fenton, K.A. & Anstee, J.H. Carbohydrase and esterase activity in the gut of larval Callosobruchus maculatus. Experientia 41, 1202–1205 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01951730

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