Growth performance and digestive enzymes activity of Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) feeding on six rice cultivars |
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Affiliation: | 1. University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Moghan College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ardabil, Iran;2. University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ardabil, Iran;1. Crop Research Institute, Drnovska 507, Prague 6, Czech Republic;2. Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Vinicna 7, Prague 2, Czech Republic;3. National Institute of Public Health, Srobarova 48, Prague 10, Czech Republic;1. Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran;2. Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran;1. Department of Grain Science and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 66506, USA;2. Department of Entomology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 66506, USA |
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Abstract: | The lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (F.), is one of the major insect pests of stored-grains such as wheat and rice. Due to various difficulties associated with synthetic pesticides, more environmentally friendly alternative methods are greatly appreciated for controlling pests. In the present study, development, growth index, reproductive success of the females and the amylolytic and proteolytic activities of R. dominica were investigated on six rice cultivars. The experiments were carried out under laboratory conditions inside a growth chamber, which was set at 28 °C, 70% R.H. Our results showed that cultivar Hashemi was the more suitable host for R. domininica because the highest larval and pupal survival rate, longevity of adults, fecundity, hatchability of females, food consumption, maximal growth index, as well as the highest amylolytic and proteolytic activities. In contrast, cultivar Gohvar showed the most suitable suite of traits to reduce potential aspects of feeding by R. domininica because the lowest larval and pupal survival rate, adult longevity, fecundity, hatchability, and lower adult weight and food consumption. Results suggested that cultivar Govhar cultivar as an unsuitable host for R. domininica could be considered in the integrated management of this pest. |
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Keywords: | Enzymatic activity Lesser grain borer Suitable host |
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