Susceptibility of Four Different Sorghum Varieties to Infestation by the Khapra Beetle.
J Econ Entomol. 2021 06 11; 114(3):1373-1379.JE

Abstract

In this study, we evaluated the susceptibility of four different sorghum varieties to infestation by the khapra beetle, Trogoderma granarium Everts (Coleoptera: Dermestidae), as compared with wheat, which served as a 'control' commodity. In population growth assays, there was preference for population development on wheat compared to the different sorghum varieties. In contrast, there were no significant differences in total population development among the four varieties of sorghum. However, the proportion of immature stages (larvae, pupae) in relation to the adult stage varied significantly among the different varieties. Moreover, significant differences were noted among the commodities tested regarding the final weight decrease, as well as the amount of frass and kernel damage. Our study clearly demonstrates noticeable differences in the susceptibility of the varieties to T. granarium infestation. These results show that this species can develop on different varieties of sorghum, and variety selection should be further considered in a host-plant resistance-based management program for T. granarium.

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Gourgouta M

Institute of Bio-economy and Agri-technology (iBO), Center for Research and Technology, Volos, Magnesia, Greece. Laboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Department of Agriculture, Crop Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, Phytokou str., N. Ionia, Magnesia, Greece.

Athanassiou CG

Arthur FH

USDA-ARS, Center for Grain and Animal Health Research, Manhattan, KS, USA.

MeSH

AnimalsColeopteraEdible GrainLarvaPupaSorghum

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Journal Article

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eng

PubMed ID

33783525

Citation

Gourgouta, Marina, et al. "Susceptibility of Four Different Sorghum Varieties to Infestation By the Khapra Beetle." Journal of Economic Entomology, vol. 114, no. 3, 2021, pp. 1373-1379.

Gourgouta M, Athanassiou CG, Arthur FH. Susceptibility of Four Different Sorghum Varieties to Infestation by the Khapra Beetle. J Econ Entomol. 2021;114(3):1373-1379.

Gourgouta, M., Athanassiou, C. G., & Arthur, F. H. (2021). Susceptibility of Four Different Sorghum Varieties to Infestation by the Khapra Beetle. Journal of Economic Entomology, 114(3), 1373-1379. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toab018

Gourgouta M, Athanassiou CG, Arthur FH. Susceptibility of Four Different Sorghum Varieties to Infestation By the Khapra Beetle. J Econ Entomol. 2021 06 11;114(3):1373-1379. PubMed PMID: 33783525.

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TY - JOUR T1 - Susceptibility of Four Different Sorghum Varieties to Infestation by the Khapra Beetle. AU - Gourgouta,Marina, AU - Athanassiou,Christos G, AU - Arthur,Frank H, PY - 2020/11/18/received PY - 2021/3/31/pubmed PY - 2021/7/9/medline PY - 2021/3/30/entrez KW - Trogoderma granarium KW - grain damage KW - population growth KW - quarantine species KW - sorghum KW - varietal resistance SP - 1373 EP - 1379 JF - Journal of economic entomology JO - J Econ Entomol VL - 114 IS - 3 N2 - In this study, we evaluated the susceptibility of four different sorghum varieties to infestation by the khapra beetle, Trogoderma granarium Everts (Coleoptera: Dermestidae), as compared with wheat, which served as a 'control' commodity. In population growth assays, there was preference for population development on wheat compared to the different sorghum varieties. In contrast, there were no significant differences in total population development among the four varieties of sorghum. However, the proportion of immature stages (larvae, pupae) in relation to the adult stage varied significantly among the different varieties. Moreover, significant differences were noted among the commodities tested regarding the final weight decrease, as well as the amount of frass and kernel damage. Our study clearly demonstrates noticeable differences in the susceptibility of the varieties to T. granarium infestation. These results show that this species can develop on different varieties of sorghum, and variety selection should be further considered in a host-plant resistance-based management program for T. granarium. SN - 1938-291X UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/33783525/Susceptibility_of_Four_Different_Sorghum_Varieties_to_Infestation_by_the_Khapra_Beetle_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -

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Susceptibility of Four Different Sorghum Varieties to Infestation by the Khapra Beetle.J Econ Entomol. 2021 06 11; 114(3):1373-1379.JE