Laboratory Assessment of Wheat Cultivar Susceptibility to Angoumois Grain Moth (Sitotroga cerealella) Infestation
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The 2023 study from the Agricultural University Peshawar’s PBG Laboratory explored the effects of three wheat varieties—Abaseen-2021, Zarghoon-21, and Taskeen-2022—on the biological behavior of the Angoumois grain moth Sitotroga cerealella. Key metrics included progeny development, adult weight, emergence timing, and longevity under "No-Choice" and "Free-Choice" ovarian selection. Abaseen-2021 showed the highest support for moth development, with maximum progeny, weight, and longevity, especially under No-Choice conditions. Taskeen-2022, however, showed the least support for pest proliferation. The results underscore the importance of wheat variety in pest management strategies.
Source: Ricos Biology
Authors: Fawad Khan, Farman Ali, Imtiaz Ali Khan, Farkhanda Manzoor, Inam Ullah, Bahar Uddin, Hanan El Sadawe
Language: English
Subfield: Insect Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410449140