Protein supplements increase sexual performance of male Queensland fruit flies.

Aaron Michael Thomas Harmer, Diana Perez-Staples, Samuel Collins, Phillip Taylor

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Abstract

The Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) is used in Australia to control Queensland fruit flies Bactrocera tryoni. In SIT, millions of flies are produced in a factory rendered sterile by irradiation, and then released into nature. In essence, sex is the 'active ingredient' of SIT - more sexually proficient males men better pest control.
Original languageEnglish
Pages32-32
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - 2006
EventASSAB 2006 - Macquarie University, NSW, Australia
Duration: 20 Apr 200623 Apr 2006

Conference

ConferenceASSAB 2006
CityMacquarie University, NSW, Australia
Period20/04/0623/04/06

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