Insect pheromones : the synthesis of the sex pheromone of Cryptoplebia leucotreta Meyr. and related compounds

The concept of pheromones is briefly expounded leading on to a discussion of the identified sex pheromones in the order Lepidoptera. The relationship between the structures Of these compounds and their biological activity is reviewed. A brief introduction to the sexual biology of tbe false codling moth (Gryptophlebia Leucotreta Meyr.) is given.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Chemistry

Year dc:date.issued

1969

Author dc:creator

• Henderson, Howard Edward

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Warren, F L

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/22173

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/22173