Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus females treated with hexane extracts from green fruits
of Melia azedarach. Eight engorged females were immersed in the extract at 0.25%
concentration, and eight in water containing 5% acetone (control). The females were
dissected 72 hours after treatment, and the ovaries were weighed and subjected to standard
histological techniques. The total protein concentration was measured in the hemolymph of …