The free amino acids in the haemolymph of the maturing adult boll weevil, Anthonomus grandis Boheman.

摘要: Abstract 1. The free and hydrolyzed amino acids in the haemolymph of boll weevil, Anthonomus grandis Boheman, were identified, amounts present during first 5 days adulthood estimated. 2. In all, thirty ninhydrin-positive compounds found, these, twenty-six identified and, most cases, quantitated. 3. Differences found both titer total on a daily basis individual acids, particularly tyrosine. 4. Total nitrogen levels varied with sex age, but remained constant.