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Raffinose as reserve sugar inDysdercus koenigii—a biosynthesis confirmation by14C glucose

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Dysdercus koenigii, studied for its sugar spectrum, showed consistent absence of trehalose in its blood and body muscles. Instead of this known reserve sugar, raffinose has been shown to fulfil this need. The biosynthesis confirmation has been made by14C glucose.

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  1. Regional Research Laboratory (CSIR), 180001, Jammu Tawi, India

    O. Koul & B. P. Saxena

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Koul, O., Saxena, B.P. Raffinose as reserve sugar inDysdercus koenigii—a biosynthesis confirmation by14C glucose. Experientia 34, 1590–1591 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02034692

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