AN EVALUATION OF FOOD ADDITIVES PREFERENCE BY MUS MUSCULUS (ALBINO)
Dr. Anju Pathak
Lecturer, Department of Zoology, Government R.D. Girls College, Bharatpur (Rajasthan)
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Investigations carried out against Mus musculus (albino) reveal that jowar (Sorghum valgare) or wheat (Triticum aestivum) flour containing 1% groundnut oil and 1% gur is the most preferred bait for this species. It was also observed that when the additives were used in different combinations, the consumption was significantly (P<0.001) higher than that with individual additive or without them. You are worth the top fake watches UK with high quality! With low price and high quality, the US cheap replica breitling watches are worth having!
Keywords: Mus musculus; jowar; wheat; food additives
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