Anil Kumar Gupta
Ludhiana-141004
India
Commentary
Insect Amylase-Plant Amylase Inhibitor Interaction is Key to Success of
Transgenics Against Insectherbivory
Author(s): Rimaljeet Kaur and Anil Kumar GuptaRimaljeet Kaur and Anil Kumar Gupta
Amylase is an important digestive enzyme required for the optimal
growth and development of insects. They improve insect digestive
capacity, help them to survive in diverse conditions and increase
their fitness value. Due to their important biochemical role in insect
growth and development, when the action of this enzyme is inhibited,
insect nutrition is impaired, its growth and development is retarded
and eventually death occurs due to starvation. .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-1009.1000201