ID Number		874
Study Type		In Vivo
Model		2695 MHz (PW) exposure to tobacco hornworms and analysis of development
Details		Tobacco hornworms were exposed to 2695 MHz (PW- PW- 2 usec pulse width, 500 pulses per second) MW during larval life at an SAR of 23 W/kg. Exposure resulted in a significant reduction in larval weight and an increase in mortality. The rate of development was reduced with exposure after day 10. The authors suggest a possible interference of high level MW with the production of juvenile hormone and molting hormone by insect neurosecretory cells.
Findings		Effects (only at thermal levels)
Status		Completed With Publication
Principal Investigator		Biotechnology Research Institute, Nat'l Res Counci
Funding Agency		Private/Instit.
Country		CANADA
References		Schwartz, JL et al. J. Microwave Power, (1985) 20:85-93
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