The spotted stem borer is native to asia and is a pest of sugarcane, maize, and sorghum. Changes in establishment and potential distribution of the spotted stemborer, chilo partellus, in maize production systems worldwide according to model predictions, using the eri for the years 2000 a and 2050 b, and changes of the eri between 2000 and 2050 c. Rice university openstax college and connexions are initiatives of rice university. The new pest had spread all over northern israel by the end of 2011. Some aspects of feeding responses in the stem borer chilo partellus swinhoe lepidoptera. Effect of bt corn leaf suspension on food consumption by. Overwintering population of maize stem borer chilo partellus. A thorough revision of all known species of chilo in the world was published by bleszynski 1970, and in it, chilo zonellus swinhoe, a widely used name in the literature, was made a synonym of c. However, the identity and genetic diversity of stemborers infesting sugarcane in malawi is unknown. Full text of studies on some indian pyralid species of economic importance,crambinae, schoenobiinae, nymphulinae, phycitinae and galleriinae lepidoptera. Management of stem borer chilo partellus swinhoe in maize. The severity of stem borer damage can result in severe loss of crop stand when seedlings are.
The biology of maize stem borer was studied under laboratory conditions during kharif 2007 at college of agriculture navile, shimoga, revealed that the stem borer completed its life cycle in 30 to 69 days. In eastern and southern africa, research also concentrates on this stem borer. Chilo partellus was first described by swinhoe 1885 as crambus partellus. The pink stem borer sesamia calamistis noctuidae is generally less important than busseola fusca and chilo partellus as a pest of cereal crops in africa but may be locally abundant. This package contains the textbook, lab manual, and accompanying website. To purchase just the lab manual and website, click here. Biology of spotted stem borer chilo partellus swinhoe lepidoptera. Effect of bt corn leaf suspension on food consumption by chilo partellus and life history parameters of its parasitoid cotesia flavipes under laboratory conditions. Our business in every generation is to reclaim a little more land, to add something to the extent and the solidity of our possessions.
The main objectives for this study were to identify and determine genetic diversity in stemborers infesting sugarcane in malawi. Bioefficacy of certain newer insecticide molecules against stalk borer of maize chilo partellus swin. The present work regarding the overwintering population of maize stem borer chilo partellus swinhoe at larval stage was conducted in order to determine degree of overwintering population and the level of infestation of this pest at different localities of azad kashmir. It occurs in all the pearl millet growing areas of the country but was found to be more predominant in gujarat and delhi regions of india.
A truly remarkable and comprehensive book, it will also provide a useful reference and refresher for the professional ornithologist. Like most other insects, chilo partellus requires sterols such as cholesterol in the diet. Journal of entomology and zoology studies 52, 721724. Spotted stem borer larvae were first discovered in july 2010 on sorghum and corn plants in the western galilee. International journal of tropical insect science, volume 40. Control of busseola fusca and chilo partellus stem borers by bacillus thuringiensis bt from cry1ab gene event mon810 in greenhouse containment trials held on an external server, and so may require additional authentication details croplife international fully acknowledges the source and authors of the publication as detailed above. Journal of entomology and zoology studies, 65, 685688. Distribution and sampling of chilo partellus swinhoe lepidoptera.
Chilo partellus has been reported to occur in many central and south asian countries. Reproductive biology of the cereal stemborer chilo partellus. Pdf behaviour and biology of chilo partellus on maize landraces. Bleszynski 1970 published a thorough revision of all known species of chilo on a world basis and clarified many taxonomic confusions. The stem borer chilo partellus swinhoe is one of the most destructive pests of maize crop. Off 1796 stubbles of maize, present findings showed that over all high population of c. If so, share your ppt presentation slides online with. A crosscountry analysis status of crop biotechnology in sub saharan africa prof norah olembo, f. Dominance of spotted stemborer chilo partellus swinhoe. Evaluation of some formulations of nosema marucae for the control of chilo partellus lep.
Pyralidae developmental biology under field and laboratory conditions. Pakistan journal of zoology volume 39, 2007 contents. Pdf behaviour and biology of chilo partellus on maize. National geographic field guide to the birds of north america by national geographic society, pollination and. Feeding responses of chilo partellus larvae to different food sources, were studied. Chilo partellus lays eggs in a herringbone pattern usually on the upper surface. Investigating the effects of low temperature and compaction on the quality of adult radiosterilised aedes albopictus diptera. Chilo partellus, the spotted stem borer ssb, is reported for the first time from the fields of sorghum and corn in israel. The potential global distribution of chilo partellus. Behaviour of newly hatched larvae of chilo partellus. In east africa, it may be confused with the coastal stemborer chilo orichalcociliellus. Chilo partellus, natural diet, biology, life cycle, maize.
Agriculture entomology and pest pesticides course bachelor of science author. In the second section, the techniques used for resistance screening against c. Introduction the maize stem borer, chilo partellus swinhoe is a serious pest of maize zea mays l. It is found in india, pakistan, ethiopia, lesotho, madagascar, malawi, south africa, sudan, tanzania, uganda and on mayotte c. The spotted stemborer chilo partellus swinhoe is one of the most destructive and cosmopolitan species. Pyralidae on maize and wild gramineous plants volume 24 issue 4 h. Knowledge of its potential distribution can inform biosecurity policies aimed at limiting its further spread and efforts to reduce its impact in areas that are already invaded. The climbing behaviour of newly hatched larvae of chilo partellus swinh. Pyralidae was studied under laboratory conditions by using artificial diet. The stem borers infesting millets that we deal in this book belong to two superfamilies under the order lepidoptera. Pdf biological studies of chilo partellus lepidoptera. Determination of genetic diversity in chilo partellus.
The stem borers infesting millets that we deal in this book belong to two. Why did tanzania just pull the plug on its gmo crop trials. The volume gathers several wellknown scholars in the philosophy of biology, addressing a large range of topics in good quality and generally accessible chapters. Free biology books list of freely available biology textbooks, popular works, lecture notes, and other documents. Stem borers of cereal crops in africa and their management. Increasing phosphorus supply is not the mechanism by which arbuscular mycorrhiza increase attractiveness of bean vicia faba to aphids. Babu, in biotic stress resistance in millets, 2016. The science of life provides an overview of the chemical and biological processes associated with life.
International journal of plant animal and environmental sciences 34, 1 4. For ages 2 8 this book introduces the fun and exciting topic of cellular biology to young readers. After arriving in africa, it has spread to nearly all countries in eastern and southern africa, and it is assumed that it is spreading to western. Vials were covered with cotton wool and kept in the dark room. Culicidae males in view of their optimal transport to the pilot sterile release site in mauritius. Besides, there are nearly one dozen more pests, which occur sporadically and cause considerable crop losses at times. The biology of maize stem borer, chilo partellus swinhoe was studied under laboratory conditions on. Pdf behaviour and biology of chilo partellus swinhoe. Chetan jawale author year 2016 pages 94 catalog number v321240 file size 7594 kb language english tags pesticide agricultural pest noninsect pest pest control plant protection insect pest india quote paper. Sugarcane is one of the most valuable crops in the world. The biology of maize stem borer, chilo partellus swinhoe was studied under laboratory conditions on three different formulations of semisynthetic diets no. Experimental design ruforum institutional repository.
Ppt invasion biology of thrips hs gadad powerpoint. An estimation of the control threshold of the rice stem borer, chilo suppressalis walker lepidoptera. Translation study guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays. Top of page chilo partellus was first described by swinhoe in 1885 and is one of many species of chilo that develop on cereal crops and wild grasses, mostly in the tropics. Research experimentations were carried out on maize to control stem borer using conventional pesticides under field condition during summer season of two consecutive years from 2015 to 2016 at rampur, chitwan. The books cover the areas of botany, zoology, evolutionary biology, genetics, bioinformatics, neuroscience, cell biology, biochemistry and much more. One important aspect is the strategy to diapause, or the resting period, relevant to understanding. Sesamia inferens is more prevalent in rabi crop, but it also occurs in spring maize. Distribution maps of major crop pests and diseases in africa map no. Chilo parte llus moths and larv ae used in this stud y were. Chilo partellus, the spotted stalk borer, is a moth in the family crambidae. Apr 12, 2015 behaviour and biology of chilo partellus on maize landraces. I also continue to assess the landscape level impacts of bacillus thuringiensis bt corn for the european corn borer, and corn earworm.
Current areas of interest include understanding the biology and population dynamics of invasive species e. It is found in india, pakistan, ethiopia, lesotho, madagascar, malawi, south africa, sudan, tanzania, uganda and on mayotte. One important aspect is the strategy to diapause, or the resting period, relevant to understanding its population dynamics and geographic distribution. Mmboyi, oyugi, k and l ambani work at the african biotechnology. Prospects for cultural control of the stalk borers, chilo partellus swinhoe and busseola fusca fuller, in summer grain crops in south africa. It has been recorded from afghanistan cotterell, 1954, bangladesh hartis, 1990, cambodia cab, 1977, bhtjtcmbigger etal, 1988, nepal neupane eta1. The spotted stemborer chilo partellus is an oligophagy and feeds on species of grasses and sedges which include several important cultivated cereals, especially maize, sorghum, rice, sugarcane, and millets. Field bioecology of trichogramma perkinsi girault and. Pyralidae was completed its life cycle in 3040 days.
The mean duration of i, ii, iii, iv, v and vi instar was 4. A new distribution map is provided for chilo partellus swinhoe. Intra and interspecific interactions within communities of species that utilize the same resources are characterized by competition or facilitation. Behaviour and biology of chilo partellus swinhoe on striga. To end hunger and poverty for 10 million people by extending pushpull technology to 1 million households in subsaharan africa by 2020, zeyaur khan, coordinator, pushpull programme. Sorghum this list includes important economic or environmental hosts but does not represent all major hosts of the pest. Behaviour and biology of chilo partellus kenyatta university. Moynihans book is not merely an attractive and readable descriptive synthesis, but an acute commentary on the development of current theory, opening new areas and refreshingly examining cherished models. I read this book as an undergraduate, and found it very helpfull, not only on how to obtain live samples of pseudoscorpions, but also on how to rear them as well as some basic lab work. Behaviour and biology of chilo partellus on maize landraces article pdf available in entomologia experimentalis et applicata 1532 october 2014 with 458 reads how we measure reads. The upward movement is directed by light, while the final downwards movement into the whorl is probably a. Second global conference on e ntomologyn ovember 812 20 kuching sarawak. Check caps pest datasheet for complete list of hosts.
Chilo partellus is an efficient colonizer and competitor and may have an. Elizabeth2 1international centre of insect physiology and ecology icipe, po box 30772, nairobi, kenya. Full text of studies on some indian pyralid species of. Description and biology ssb exhibits complete metamorphosis, including egg, larval, pupal and adult stages. At first, i thought that with a publication date of 1969, that the book would be dated, but in fact nothing could be further from the truth. Chilo partellus is a major crop pest in asia and africa, and has recently spread to the mediterranean region. In external appearance the spotted stemborer chilo partellus resembles many other species of chilo but can be distinguished from them by diagnostic characters of the male and female genitalia, which may require taxonomic expertise. Notes on taxonomy and nomenclature top of page chilo partellus was first described by swinhoe in 1885 and is one of many species of chilo that develop on cereal crops and wild grasses, mostly in the tropics.
Behaviour and biology of chilo partellus on maize landraces. A new technique was used involving specially designed plastic cages to facilitate artificial regulation of light intensity. He was the first person to discuss a large number of evolutionary problems, problems that before buffon had not been raised by anybody he brought them to the attention of the scientific world. In west africa, the maize stalk borer, busseoja fusca, is of primary concern. Similar techniques may be used for screening against other chilo spp, or modified as per the. Cotes 1889 as the sorghum borer and it was exceedingly abundant in the central provinces indian museum notes, 1900. The book will serve equally well as an introduction to bird biology for the interested layperson or as a text for a university course in ornithology. Control of busseola fusca and chilo partellus stem borers. The super smart science series was started as a way to get younger kids to become confident in topics that seem difficult, like chemistry, biology, astronomy, neurology, etc. Behaviour and biology of chilo partellus swinhoe on. Reproductive biology of the cereal stemborer chilo. Francis, in progress in molecular biology and translational science, 2011.
Cmethylated and cprenylated isoflavonoids from root extract of desmodium uncinatum. Biology of maize stem borer, chilo partellus swinhoe. Molecular biology translation study guide from a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the sparknotes molecular biology. J and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Overwintering population of maize stem borer chilo. The ovipositional response, larval orientation, larval settling, feeding, food assimilation, growth and development of maize stemborer chilo partellus swinhoe lepidoptera. Cultural methods are some of the most widely adopted approaches in integrated pest management. Insects free fulltext influence of temperature on the. Behaviour and biology of chilo partellus swinhoe on striga hermonthica del. It attacks sorghum, maize, rice and sugarcane as main host. Chapter topics include biochemical pathways, enzymes, mitosis, bioengineering and biotechnology, and more.
However, when an azasteroid, 25azacholesterol is added to the diet in concentrations ranging from 0. Behaviour and biology of chilo partellus lepidoptera. The spotted stemborer chilo partellus is an oligophagy and feeds on species of grasses. Native and exotic lepidopteran stemborers significantly limit sugarcane production. Some aspects of feeding responses in the stem borer chilo. Attacks sorghum, maize, millet, rice, sugarcane, jobs tears and many grasses. Trap cropping is based on the principle of using a relatively more preferred crop species to keep the pest away from the main crop and reduce pest damage. Freshly hatched larvae grown on a chemically defined diet take about 27 days to become adults.
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