Suitability of cultivated and wild crucifers for the development of diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella L. (lepidoptera: plutellidae)

Publication Type

Journal Article

Journal Name

Journal of Entomology

Name of Author

G. Ayalew, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research
B. Löhr, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Nairobi
C. K.P.O. Ogol, Kenyatta University
J. Baumgärtner, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Nairobi

Publication Date

7-24-2006

Abstract

The performance of the Diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella L., on Ethiopian cultivated and wild crucifers was studied in the laboratory for two generations. Head cabbage, Brassica oleracea var. capitata L., was the most suitable host with the shortest developmental period and the highest reproductive potential. Both developmental period and life table statistics showed that the weed Erucastrum arabicum Fisch. and Mey was more suitable than some of the cultivated species. © 2006 Academic Journals Inc.

Keywords

Crucifers, Developmental period, Diamondback moth, Ethiopia, Life table parameters

Recommended Citation

Ayalew, G., Löhr, B., Ogol, C., & Baumgärtner, J. (2006). Suitability of cultivated and wild crucifers for the development of diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella L. (lepidoptera: plutellidae). Journal of Entomology, 3 (1), 82-88. https://doi.org/10.3923/je.2006.82.88