Effect of cultivars with varying levels of resistance to aphids on development time, sex ratio, size and longevity of the parasitoid Aphidius colemani
Effect of cultivars with varying levels of resistance to aphids on development time, sex ratio, size and longevity of the parasitoid Aphidius colemani
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DOI:
10.1007/s10526-004-3072-6
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发表时间:
2005-04
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2.5
通讯作者:
T. Kalule;Denis J. Wright
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作者:
T. Kalule;Denis J. Wright
The influence of cultivars of common cabbage,Brassica oleraceavar.capitatawith varying levels of resistance toBrevicoryne brassicae(L.) andMyzuspersicae(Sulzer) on key biological characteristics ofAphidius colemani(Viereck) was investigated under laboratory conditions. The total development time for female parasitoids reared onM.persicaedid not differ significantly between Minicole (green-leaved, partially resistant with antibiosis factors forB.brassicae) and Derby Day (green-leaved, susceptible to both aphid species); but development was significantly faster (ca10%) on Ruby Ball (red-leaved, partially resistant with antixenosis factors forB.brassicae). Total development time for females reared onB.brassicaewas slightly shorter on Ruby Ball than on Minicole. Males reared onM.persicaedeveloped into adults significantly faster (ca10%) on Ruby Ball than on Minicole. However, whenB.brassicaewas the host, no significant variations in development time were observed. Sex ratios, size and longevity of both male and female parasitoids on either host were not significantly influenced by cultivar. The results are discussed in relation to the compatible utilisation of host-plant resistance and biological control in the integrated management of aphids.