Influence of the food plants on the degree of parasitism of larvae ofHeliothis armigera byCotesia kazak |
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Authors: | S K Jalali S P Singh Pradyumn Kumar Chandish R Ballal |
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Institution: | (1) All India Coordinated Research Project on Biological Control of Crop Pests and Weeds, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hessaraghatta Lake Post, 560 089 Bangalore, India |
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Abstract: | Influence of the food plants ofHeliothis armigera (Hb.) on the degree of parasitism by exotic parasiteCotesia kazak Telenga (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) was studied in cages in the laboratory on 7 food plants such as cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.), tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill), okra Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench], Dolichos (dolichos lablab L.), pigeonpea Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.], Cowpea (Vigna unquiculata (L.) and chickpea (Cicer arietium L.). To determine the preference of the parasite 2 test methods were employed. In single plant choice test cotton was most
preferred. Next in order of preference were tomato and okra. Dolichos, pigeonpea, cowpea and chickpea were least preferred.
In multiple choice test, however, cotton and okra were preferred followed by tomato. Parasites were seen visiting these plants
very frequently and high parasitism was recorded on these plants. Chick pea, pigeon pea, cowpea and Dolichos were the least
preferred food plants. There appears to be some difference in fecundity as affected by some food plants. Exposure on okra,
cotton and tomato resulted in higher cocoon production as compared to pigeonpea, Dolichos, cowpea and chickpea. There was,
however, no difference in sex-ratio and longevity of the progeny as affected by food plants. This exotic parasite should be
released first in crops such as cotton, okra and tomato on whichH. armigera is a very serious pest in India and elsewhere.
Contribution No. 140/86 of the Indian institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore-560 089 |
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Keywords: | Food plants H armigera C kazak |
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