scholarly journals Indian scenario on the occurrence of a dreaded insect pest Pink bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella on Bt cotton-A review

2022 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-19
Author(s):  
G.M.V. Prasada Rao ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
Insect Pest ◽  
Resistance Management ◽  
Pink Bollworm ◽  
Pectinophora Gossypiella ◽  
Bt Cotton ◽  
Cry Toxins ◽  
Indian Populations ◽  
Indian Scenario

The pink bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella, has become a significant production constraint on Bt cotton in India. This problem is unique to India because the pest has developed multi-fold resistance to Cry toxins in many Indian populations but not in other countries. Most Indian populations have developed multifold resistance to Cry 1 Ac and Cry 1Ac + Cry 2 Ab toxins. Year-round cultivation of long-duration Bt cotton hybrids on a large scale has a pronounced impact on the incidence. Also discussed other factors responsible for the occurrence of pink bollworm on Bt cotton in India. Insecticide Resistance Management (IRM) strategies implemented by different cotton-growing countries globally; the USA, India, and China had a significant impact on the interaction of pink bollworm on Bt cotton. Huge selection pressure resulted in resistance to Cry toxins. Time-tested IPM, if implemented on a community basis focusing on pheromones technology and closed season, will help sustain the cotton cultivation in India in the future. Thus, this review aims to congregate exhaustive information on the history, biology, resistance to Bt cotton, and Integrated Management (IPM) options for the Indian scenario, which would help researchers in their future endeavors.

scholarly journals Hybridizing transgenic Bt cotton with non-Bt cotton counters resistance in pink bollworm

2017 ◽  
Vol 114 (21) ◽  
pp. 5413-5418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Wan ◽  
Dong Xu ◽  
Shengbo Cong ◽  
Yuying Jiang ◽  
Yunxin Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
First Generation ◽  
Resistance Management ◽  
Genetically Engineered ◽  
Pink Bollworm ◽  
Bt Cotton ◽  
Bt Toxin ◽  
Random Mixture ◽  
Cotton Plants ◽  
Evolution Of Resistance ◽  
Insecticide Sprays

Extensive cultivation of crops genetically engineered to produce insecticidal proteins from the bacteriumBacillus thuringiensis(Bt) has suppressed some major pests, reduced insecticide sprays, enhanced pest control by natural enemies, and increased grower profits. However, these benefits are being eroded by evolution of resistance in pests. We report a strategy for combating resistance by crossing transgenic Bt plants with conventional non-Bt plants and then crossing the resulting first-generation (F1) hybrid progeny and sowing the second-generation (F2) seeds. This strategy yields a random mixture within fields of three-quarters of plants that produce Bt toxin and one-quarter that does not. We hypothesized that the non-Bt plants in this mixture promote survival of susceptible insects, thereby delaying evolution of resistance. To test this hypothesis, we compared predictions from computer modeling with data monitoring pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) resistance to Bt toxin Cry1Ac produced by transgenic cotton in an 11-y study at 17 field sites in six provinces of China. The frequency of resistant individuals in the field increased before this strategy was widely deployed and then declined after its widespread adoption boosted the percentage of non-Bt cotton plants in the region. The correspondence between the predicted and observed outcomes implies that this strategy countered evolution of resistance. Despite the increased percentage of non-Bt cotton, suppression of pink bollworm was sustained. Unlike other resistance management tactics that require regulatory intervention, growers adopted this strategy voluntarily, apparently because of advantages that may include better performance as well as lower costs for seeds and insecticides.

scholarly journals MATING DISRUPTION OF PINK BOLLWORM, PECTINOPHORA GOSSYPIELLA (SAUNDERS) USING PB ROPE DISPENSERS IN COTTON GROWING AREAS OF PUNJAB, PAKISTAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 117-123
Author(s):  
Zulfiqar Ali Ghauri ◽  
Habib Anwar ◽  
Faqir Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Mating Disruption ◽  
Insect Pest ◽  
Pink Bollworm ◽  
Pectinophora Gossypiella ◽  
Cotton Yield ◽  
Control Field ◽  
Sex Pheromone Traps ◽  
Rope Dispensers ◽  
Treated Plot ◽  
Cotton Bolls

Pink bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders), (Lepidoptera: Gelechidae) is considered as a notorious and destructive pest in the world and can reduce cotton yield up to 30% if not managed properly. Insect pest management through mating disruption technique offers practically an ideal approach to combat the pests. In the present study, the efficacy of mating disruption dispensers (PB rope L) for the management of pink bollworm was evaluated and the percent infestation in bolls and leftover bolls was determined in the cotton growing areas of Punjab, Pakistan during 2017. The PB ropes @100 per acre were used for each treated field of approximately 50 acres with a block of 10 acres as a control plot in the same union council of the treated plot. Calculation was made by comparing infestation and cotton yield in treated field with that of control field. The PB rope significantly reduced both the number of males in the sex pheromone traps and cotton bolls damage. Results revealed that PB rope during the first pin square period (45 days after sowing) effectively minimized the damage even in leftover bolls. The yield of treated field was enhanced compared with control field by 31% in 2017. Infestation in leftover bolls was estimated by comparing cotton bolls collected from control field with bolls from the treated field. The results reflected 1.56% damage in control field and 0.30% damage in treated field with a difference of 1.26 (80% reduction in damage in treated plots). Result indicated that PB rope disrupted the pest mating effectively during July to October. 

scholarly journals Comparative Biology of Pink Bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella Saund. on Bt. and Non-Bt. Cotton

2019 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-121
Author(s):  
Imran Ali Rajput ◽  
Abdul Mubeen Lodhi ◽  
Tajwer Sultana Syed ◽  
Ghulam Hussain Abro ◽  
Imran Khatri
Keyword(s):  
Larval Instar ◽  
Pink Bollworm ◽  
Pectinophora Gossypiella ◽  
Pupal Weight ◽  
Bt Cotton ◽  
Larval Duration ◽  
Biological Parameters ◽  
Total Period ◽  
Pupal Period ◽  
Mortality Percentage

Effect of Bt. and non-Bt. cotton variety was investigated on biological parameters of pink bollworm Pectinophora gossypiella. In biological parameters, maximum larval duration of 4.5±0.07 days were recorded in the first instar on non-Bt. cotton and minimum 2.00±0.06 days in fourth larval instar on Bt. cotton. The larval weight was higher (20.24±1.74 mg) on non-Bt. and minimum on Bt. cotton (13.84±1.34 mg); meanwhile the maximum pupal weight of 23.46±0.55 mg was weighed on non-Bt. cotton and minimum 17.41±0.44 mg on Bt. cotton. A total period of 18.44±0.55 day’s adult female lived on non-Bt. cotton and15.44±0.43 on Bt. cotton. The overall maximum mean numbers of 119±1.99 eggs were observed on non-Bt. cotton as compared to Bt. cotton. Similarly, ovipositional rate was also higher (8.04±0.19 eggs/ female/day) on non-Bt. cotton. The maximum larval duration (11.36±0.30 days) was higher on non-Bt. cotton and minimum on Bt. cotton (8.03±0.43 days); meanwhile the maximum pupal period of 9.73±0.29 days were calculated on Bt. cotton and almost similar days of pupal period on non-Bt. cotton crop, respectively. The highest mortality percentage of all stages was found on Bt. cotton with maximum mortality percentage of 24.59% at 1st larval instar.

scholarly journals Incidence of Pink Bollworm Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) on Flowers (Rosette) of Bt Cotton in Andhra Pradesh, India

2021 ◽  
pp. 90-97
Author(s):  
A. Appala Raju ◽  
G. M. V. Prasada Rao ◽  
V. Chinna Babu Naik ◽  
C. H. Chiranjeevi ◽  
A. K. Patibanda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Progressive Increase ◽  
Pink Bollworm ◽  
Pectinophora Gossypiella ◽  
Bt Cotton ◽  
Crop Season ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Flower Damage

The pink bollworm Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) has recently emerged as a serious menace on Bt cotton in India. Extensive roving surveys were conducted in 12 locations of three major cotton growing districts of Andhra Pradesh, India, to assess the level of pink bollworm infestation in Bt cotton during 2018-19 and 2019-20. The dynamics and severity of flower damage due to pink bollworm during the 60-135 days’ crop period were evaluated based on a random sampling of flowers. Survey results revealed a widespread infestation of pink bollworm on Bt cotton flowers across the surveyed sites in a range of 11.8-19.50%. With the advancement of the crop season, a progressive increase in the flower damage was observed till 120 DAS then declined. Reasons for the enhanced flower damage and implications are discussed in this article.

scholarly journals Cyt1A from Bacillus thuringiensis Lacks Toxicity to Susceptible and Resistant Larvae of Diamondback Moth (Plutella xylostella) and Pink Bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella)

2001 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 462-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan K. Meyer ◽  
Bruce E. Tabashnik ◽  
Yong-Biao Liu ◽  
Margaret C. Wirth ◽  
Brian A. Federici
Keyword(s):  
Bacillus Thuringiensis ◽  
Plutella Xylostella ◽  
Diamondback Moth ◽  
Pink Bollworm ◽  
Pectinophora Gossypiella ◽  
Cry Toxins ◽  
Lepidopteran Pests ◽  
Lepidopteran Larvae

ABSTRACT We tested Cyt1Aa, a cytolytic endotoxin of Bacillus thuringiensis, against susceptible and Cry1A-resistant larvae of two lepidopteran pests, diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) and pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella). Unlike previous results obtained with mosquito and beetle larvae, Cyt1Aa alone or in combination with Cry toxins was not highly toxic to the lepidopteran larvae that we examined.

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