Aphrodisiac Effect of Aloe vera Gel Supplementation in Diet of Drosophila melanogaster Meigen

Authors

  • Usha Rani Department of Biotechnology, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak 124001, Haryana
  • Manvender Singh Department of Biotechnology, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak 124001, Haryana
  • Krishan Kumar Selwa Department of Biotechnology, Deenbandhu Chotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Murthal 131039, Haryana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2021.103

Keywords:

Drosophila melanogaster, Aloe vera gel, antioxidant, aphrodisiac, copulation duration, fecundity, oxidative stress, mating latency, reproductive fitness

Abstract

The well-established model organism Drosophila melanogaster Meigen was used in the present study to ascertain the aphrodisiac property of Aloe vera gel supplementation in diet on it’s mating behaviour and fitness parameters. The results revealed that the gel supplementation enhanced its reproductive performance. Male Drosophila individuals with high vigour (short mating latency period) reacted quickly in a female’s presence, while a male with less vigour (a large mating latency period) responded slowly. Copulation duration was found to be negatively correlated with mating latency. Treated groups showed longer copulation duration and shorter mating latency period. Female fecundity was observed to be significantly and positively correlated with copulation duration. Increased copulation duration in A. vera supplement fed females revealed increased egg lying. Thus, A. vera gel supplemented diet enhances the reproductive fitness parameters in D. melanogaster.

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Published

2021-11-30

How to Cite

Rani, U., Singh, M., & Selwa, K. K. . (2021). Aphrodisiac Effect of Aloe vera Gel Supplementation in Diet of <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> Meigen. Indian Journal of Entomology, 84(3), 598–601. https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2021.103

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Volume 84, Issue 3, September 2022

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