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Susceptibility of some cow peas to infestation and damage by the storage beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius) (Goleoptera: Bruchidae)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

T. I. Ofuya
T. I. Ofuya
Affiliation:
Department of Crop Production, The Federal University Technology, P.M.B. 704, Akure, Nigeria
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Summary

Fourteen cow peas were tested for susceptibility to infestation and damage by Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) in the laboratory. IT81D-897 and Popse showed the lowest damage over a 3-month test period. 100-seed weight was not significantly correlated with seed damage.

The developmental period of G. maculatus was significantly longer in IT81D-897 and Popse than in other cow peas tested. Percentage adult emergence and fecundity of females were also lowest in these two cow peas.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 108 , Issue 1 , February 1987 , pp. 137 - 139
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1987

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