Methoprene-Induced Genes in Workers of Formosan Subterranean Termites (Coptotermes formosanus Shirak...
Methoprene-Induced Genes in Workers of Formosan Subterranean Termites (Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki)
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Switzerland: MDPI
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Termites have a distinct polyphenism controlled by concise hormonal and molecular mechanisms. Workers undergo double molts to transform into soldiers (worker–presoldier–soldier). Juvenile hormone analogs, such as methoprene, can induce workers to transform into presoldiers. However, the molecular mechanism underlying the worker-to-presoldier transf...
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Methoprene-Induced Genes in Workers of Formosan Subterranean Termites (Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki)
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_5212ca75aafd49f5a56248caa6b96c01
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_5212ca75aafd49f5a56248caa6b96c01
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2075-4450
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2075-4450
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10.3390/insects11020071
