Bulletin of Entomological Research · 1990 · 12 citations · 15 references
AgricultureCrop SciencesEntomologyBreeding For Disease ResistanceCrop ProtectionInsect EcologyDisease ResistanceDisease Resistance EvaluationHost Plant ResistanceInsect ResistancePest ResistanceResistant Crop VarietiesBioassays For Resistance DetectionField Screening TrialsInsect Resistance BreedingPest InfestationPest Resistance ScreeningPlant Resistance BreedingResistance Evaluation TrialsResistant Cultivar Evaluation
Abstract A method for intensive screening of cowpea for resistance to Maruca testulalis (Geyer) is described. It is capable of ensuring uniform infestation and thus eliminating problems due to escapes. Four cowpea varieties earlier identified from field screening trials as resistant (TVU 946, TVU 1896 AG, H 51–1 and 2 AK) and three susceptible varieties (Ife Brown, H 144–1 and 58–185) were screened using this method. The results confirmed the status of the resistant varieties. Some effects on M. testulalis included, non preference for oviposition and larval feeding, and antibiosis manifested by reduced final larval instar weight, elongated pupal period and smaller sized emerging adult females.
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Insect Resistance in Crop Plants
R. H. Painter · Soil Science · 1951 · 1.5K citations
S. R. Singh, H. F. van Emden · Annual Review of Entomology · 1979 · 213 citations