Effects of host fruit and larval density on development and survival of Bactrocera sp. (Malaysian B). (Diptera: Tephritidae)


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Chua Tock Hing, . Effects of host fruit and larval density on development and survival of Bactrocera sp. (Malaysian B). (Diptera: Tephritidae). pp. 277-280. ISSN 0126-6128

Abstract

The effects of five fruits (guava mango papaya starfruit and tomato) on the larval survival adult eclosion and size o/Bactrocera sp. (Malaysia B) were investigated. The percentage pupation and adult emergence from pupae were not affected by different hosts except for guava which gave the lowest percentage of adult emergence. Papaya and mango yielded the largest adult (2mm head width). Comparison of composition of fruits indicates that a high percentage of carbohydrate and high pH in fruits would produce larger adults. High larval density reduced the percentage of larval survival adult emergence and adult size.


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Abstract

The effects of five fruits (guava mango papaya starfruit and tomato) on the larval survival adult eclosion and size o/Bactrocera sp. (Malaysia B) were investigated. The percentage pupation and adult emergence from pupae were not affected by different hosts except for guava which gave the lowest percentage of adult emergence. Papaya and mango yielded the largest adult (2mm head width). Comparison of composition of fruits indicates that a high percentage of carbohydrate and high pH in fruits would produce larger adults. High larval density reduced the percentage of larval survival adult emergence and adult size.

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Item Type: Article
AGROVOC Term: Fruit
AGROVOC Term: Larvae
AGROVOC Term: Bactrocera
AGROVOC Term: Laboratory experimentation
AGROVOC Term: Size
AGROVOC Term: Guavas
AGROVOC Term: Mangoes
AGROVOC Term: Papayas
AGROVOC Term: Star fruit
AGROVOC Term: Tomatoes
Geographical Term: Malaysia
Depositing User: Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified: 28 Apr 2025 00:11
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/22808

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