Sarkisov, R.N., Mkrtchyan, L.P., & Zakharyan, V.A. 1998 A technique to obtain the eggs of the Ararat cochineal.. VIIIth International Symposium of Scale Insect Studies. Wye, UK 41 pp.

Notes: [Conference held at Wye College, University of London, Aug. 31st - Sept. 6th, 1998.] Abstract only. Ararat cochineal (Porphyrophora sp.) produces a valuable, light-resistant red carmine dye. To protect this rare species and to increase its productivity, a technique for breeding it under artificial conditions has been developed. This has allowed a 5-6 times increase in body-mass yield and, therefore, of dye. Authors have made improvements to this technique to make it more efficient.