Table 2.
Coefficients for the enzymatic model of maturation [equation (2)], where RD is measured in day−1, enthalpies are measured in (cal/mol) and temperatures T are measured in degrees Kelvin. A brief description of the enzymatic model of maturation can be found in Appendix B
| Development cycle (2) | RD (T) | RD (298 K) | ΔHA | ΔHH | T½ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg hatching | elr | 0·24 | 10 798 | 100 000 | 14 184 |
| Larval development | lpr | 0·2088 | 26 018 | 55 990 | 304·6 |
| Pupal development | par | 0·384 | 14 931 | −472 379 | 148 |
| Gonotrophic cycle (A1) | cycle1 | 0·216 | 15 725 | 175 6481 | 447·2 |
| Gonotrophic cycle (A2) | cycle2 | 0·372 | 15 725 | 1 756 481 | 447·2 |