Comparative biology of pulse beetle Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) Sindhura K A*, Godhani P H Department of Entomology, B. A. College of Agriculture, Tribal Research and Training Committee, Devgad Baria *Email: phg@aau.in (corresponding author)
Online published on 21 July, 2020. Abstract Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) is primary and most destructive pest in stored pulses. Its comparative biology was studied during 2018–2019 in the laboratory of Anand Agricultural University, B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand. The suitability of cowpea, chickpea and green gram to C. maculatus was evalauted under laboratory conditions. The effect on the developmental stages, adult longevity and fecundity was studied. Results revealed that the order of suitability was observed as cowpea > green gram > chickpea. Top Keywords Callosobruchus maculatus, comparative biology, cowpea, green gram, chickpea, adult longevity, fecundity, development, suitability. Top |