Comparative susceptibility of different legume seeds to infestation by cowpea bruchid Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

The comparative susceptibility of seeds of ten legumes to infestation by Callosobruchus maculatus was studied in choice and no-choice experiments. Cowpea, garden pea and pigeon pea seeds recorded the significantly highest number of eggs oviposited and percentage adult emergence, the shortest developmental period, highest susceptibility indices and the highest weight loss. In a choice experiment, treatments which had a cowpea mixture recorded the maximum number of eggs deposited on that legume. The order for ovipositional preference for all legume seeds remained almost the same irrespective of the host on which C. maculatus had been reared. Also, there was no association between the seeds preferred for oviposition and culture on which the bruchid was reared. Cowpea and pigeon pea seeds were found to be highly susceptible to C. maculatus, whereas common bean, black gram and chickpea seeds were the least susceptible.

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Analysis of interspecies physicochemical variation of grain legume seeds

International Agrophysics ◽

10.2478/intag-2014-0039 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

pp. 491-500 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Wojciech Rybiński ◽

Robert Rusinek ◽

Bogusław Szot ◽

Jan Bocianowski ◽

Michał Starzycki

Keyword(s):

Seed Weight ◽

Grain Legume ◽

Mechanical Loads ◽

Breeding Lines ◽

Maximum Deformation ◽

Highest Weight ◽

Legume Seeds ◽

White Lupine ◽

Pea Seeds ◽

Yellow Lupine

Abstract The paper presents an attempt to assess the reaction of seeds to mechanical loads taking into account their geometry expressed as seed thickness and 1000 seed weight. The initial material comprised 33 genotypes of grain legume plants and included cultivars registered in the country and breeding lines that are subject to pre-registration trials. The analysis of variance revealed significant diversity of the cultivars and lines of the species studied in terms of each of the analysed trait. The highest weight of 1000 seeds were obtained for white lupine seeds and peas, the lowest for andean lupine seeds. The maximum deformation and energy were obtained for white lupine seeds, the lowest for pea seeds, the maximum force and module the lowest values were determined for narrow-leafed lupine and pea. The highest values of protein were obtained for andean and yellow lupine, a fat content for andean and white lupine. The fatty acid profile as much as 70% or more were linoleic and oleic acids. Against the background of all the species are distinguished by white lupine seeds with a high content of oleic acid and the lowest of linoleic acid, for yellow lupine were obtained the inverse ratio of the two acids.

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Ubiquitination and ATP levels in garden pea seeds

Physiologia Plantarum ◽

10.1034/j.1399-3054.1996.970307.x ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 97 (3) ◽

pp. 463-468 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

V. Agustini ◽

T. McIntosh ◽

L. Malek

Keyword(s):

Garden Pea ◽

Atp Levels ◽

Pea Seeds

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Perforation index assessment of cowpea seeds against cowpea bruchid, Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius) [Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae], infestation using Piper guineense

The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology ◽

10.1186/s41936-020-00195-7 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 81 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Kayode David Ileke ◽

Jacobs Mobolade Adesina ◽

Luke Chinaru Nwosu ◽

Abimbola Olagunju

Keyword(s):

Callosobruchus Maculatus ◽

Adult Emergence ◽

Adult Mortality ◽

Contact Toxicity ◽

Toxicity Assay ◽

Piper Guineense ◽

Cowpea Seeds ◽

Leaf Powder ◽

Human Use ◽

Seed Extracts

Abstract Background Powders and extracts of Piper guineense seeds and leaves were assessed for insecticidal activities against Callosobruchus maculatus in the laboratory at temperature and relative humidity of 29.6 °C and 75.9%, respectively. Bioactive compounds in P. guineense leaves and seeds were also investigated. The powders were tested at rates 1.0, 2.0 and 4.0 g/20 g cowpea seeds while extracts were tested at 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0%. Results Results of contact toxicity assay of the seed powder caused 100% adult mortality at 96 h post-treatment period whereas leaf powder evoked 90% adult mortality within the same period at concentration of 1.0 g/20 g cowpea seeds. Low adult emergence was observed on cowpea seeds treated with 1 g of seed powder with percentage adult emergence of 10.0% and inhibition rate (IR) of 97.5%. Beetle Perforation Index (BPI) obtained from treated cowpea seeds was significantly different (P < 0.05) from BPI of untreated seeds. Extracts of P. guineense seed were more toxic than seed powder. Piper guineense seed extract caused 87.5% adult mortality of C. maculatus while leaf extract caused 70.0% adult mortality within 24 h of infestation at concentration of 1%. Progeny development of C. maculatus was completely inhibited in cowpea treated with 2% and 3% leaf and seed extracts of P. guineense. β-Pinene was the most abundant active compound in P. guineense seed (55.6%) and leaf (48.4%). β-Phellandrene occurred 38.2% in seeds while Ocimene had the least value of 0.2% in seed and 0.5% in leaf. Conclusion The study showed that P. guineense seed powder and extracts were more effective than leaf powder and extract. Utilization of plant products as alternative to synthetic insecticides in protecting cowpea seeds against C. maculatus should be encouraged for enhanced food safety and security. Piper guineense is used as spice and medicine and interestingly safe for human use.

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Evaluation of Clausena pentaphylla (Roxb.) DC oil as a fungitoxicant against storage mycoflora of pigeon pea seeds

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture ◽

10.1002/jsfa.5949 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 93 (7) ◽

pp. 1680-1686 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Abhay K Pandey ◽

Uma T Palni ◽

Nijendra N Tripathi

Keyword(s):

Pigeon Pea ◽

Pea Seeds

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Screening and Biochemical Analysis on Blackgram Genotypes for Resistance against Storage Pest Bruchine [Callosobruchus maculatus (F.)]

Legume Research - An International Journal ◽

10.18805/lr-4528 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

S. Ragul ◽

N. Manivannan ◽

K. Iyanar ◽

N. Ganapathy ◽

G. Karthikeyan

Keyword(s):

Biochemical Analysis ◽

Callosobruchus Maculatus ◽

Adult Emergence ◽

Developmental Time ◽

Developmental Period ◽

Ms Analysis ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Biochemical Components ◽

Storage Pest ◽

Confirmatory Trial

Background: Blackgram [Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper] is a rich source of protein. It is one of the major crops essentially involved in daily human diets. However, storage pest bruchine [Callosobruchus maculatus (F.)] is a major production constraint for legumes. A research was formulated to assess the bruchine resistance in 20 blackgram genotypes along with the biochemical analysis to find out the active biochemical components responsible for the resistance activity.Methods: The experiment was carried out during August- October, 2019 at Entomology Laboratory, National Pulses Research Center, Vamban, India. The experimental material comprised of 20 blackgram genotypes which were screened for bruchine resistance. Further, confirmatory trial was conducted with selected resistant entries and highly susceptible entries during October- December, 2019. Both experiments were carried out in completely randomized design and replicated three times. GC-MS analysis on the resistant and susceptible entries were performed to ascertain the active biochemical components conferring resistance.Result: Among the genotypes, TU 68 had comparatively late developmental time (days), less number of adult emergence, higher mean developmental period (days), less susceptibility index, less seed damage (%) and less seed weight loss (%). Genotype TU 68 was found to be resistant in the confirmatory trial also. Less number of adult emergence and higher mean developmental period indicated the delayed developmental period which is a mechanism of bruchine resistance. GC-MS analysis on resistant (TU 68) and susceptible (MDU 1) genotypes indicated the presence of active biochemical compounds with insectifuge activity in TU 68. Hence, TU 68 could be utilized in the hybridization programmeas donor for bruchine resistance.

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Improvement the boiled pigeon pea seeds by adding different concentrations of yoghurt as improver

International Journal of Recent Scientific Research ◽

10.24327/ijrsr.2017.0805.0228 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 08 (05) ◽

pp. 16844-16846

Author(s):

Nagla, A Hassan ◽

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Murwan, K Sabahelkhier ◽

Kho gali Elnur A.I ◽

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Keyword(s):

Pigeon Pea ◽

Pea Seeds

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Potentials of Cow Dung Ash as Protectants of Cowpea Seeds against Callosobruchus maculatus F. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

Agricultural Science ◽

10.30560/as.v2n1p128 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. p128

Author(s):

Mohammed Suleiman ◽

Fatima M. Haruna

Keyword(s):

Callosobruchus Maculatus ◽

Lethal Dose ◽

Adult Emergence ◽

Adult Mortality ◽

Cow Dung ◽

Weight Losses ◽

Cowpea Seeds ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Petri Dishes ◽

Different Doses

Experiments were conducted to assess the protectant ability of cow dung ash (CDA) to cowpea seeds against Callosobruchus maculatus F. under laboratory conditions of 50-65% R.H and 28-32oC. The CDA at different rates of 0.625, 1.25, 2.50, 5.00, 10.00% (w/w) incorporated with cypermethrin powder at 0.625% were applied to 20 g of cowpea seeds in petri dishes. None of the ashes or cypermethrin was added to the control. Ten beetles were introduced into each of the petri dishes and covered with muslin cloth. The experiment was arranged in a completely randomized design (CRD) and replicated three times. Effects of the treatments on adult mortalities as well as median lethal dose (LD50) of CDA against C. maculatus were determined. Adult emergence and weight losses in seeds treated with CDA at different doses were assessed. Findings of the study revealed that the adult mortality of C. maculatus among different CDA treatments differed significantly (p < 0.05) and ranged from 13.33 to 100.00% 72 hours after treatment (HAT). Results of the study also showed that LD50 of CDA against C. maculatus at 24 hours after treatment (HAT) was 5.51 % (w/w). No adults emerged from the treated seeds and weight losses were observed in those treated with the lowest dose and the control only. Therefore, CDA could be utilized to protect cowpea seeds from C. maculatus infestations during storage.

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Assessment of Insecticidal Properties of Products From Seeds of Carica papaya Against Callosobruchus Maculatus (Fabricius)

Journal of Agricultural Studies ◽

10.5296/jas.v6i3.13645 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 142

Author(s):

Joy Ejemen Idoko ◽

Bukola Mary Atere ◽

Raphael Abiodun Adebayo

Keyword(s):

Pest Management ◽

Carica Papaya ◽

Callosobruchus Maculatus ◽

Adult Emergence ◽

Adult Mortality ◽

Post Treatment ◽

Application Rates ◽

Cowpea Seeds ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Papaya Seed

Powder and ash of Carica papaya seed extracted from riped and unriped C. papaya fruits obtained from Teaching and Research Farm of the Federal University of Technology, Akure were evaluated for their insecticidal potential against Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius) at application rates of 0.0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 and 1.0g per 20g of cowpea seeds. The experiment was carried out at the pest management laboratory of the Department of Crop, Soil and Pest Management under ambient laboratory conditions of 27±20C temperature and 70±5% relative humidity. Each treatment was infested with 5 pairs of C. maculatus. The experiment was laid out in Completely Randomized Design with each treatment replicated three times. Mortality of cowpea beetles were assessed at 24, 48 and 72hours post treatment. Thereafter data were collected on oviposition, adult emergence, weevil perforation index and seed germination. The results obtained indicated that adult mortality of C. maculatus increased with increasing application rates of powders and ashes of ripe and unripe C. papaya seeds. 100% mortality was observed on cowpea seeds treated with powders and ashes of unripe C. papaya seed at 0.8 and 1.0g application rates at 72hours post treatment. Powders and ashes of unripe C. papaya seed significantly reduced the oviposition potential of adult C. maculatus and caused significant reduction of damaged seeds. Highest number of seeds that germinated was recorded on the seeds treated with powders and ashes of unripe C. papaya seed at 0.8 and 1.0g application rates.

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