RIVERSIDE, CA —As their name suggests, insect growth regulators (IGRs) are compounds that regulate the growth of insects. One hormone in insects, juvenile hormone, is a particularly attractive IGR target because it exists only in insects. Juvenile hormone plays key roles in insect development, reproduction and other physiological functions. An international team of scientists, including […]
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