ABSTRACT
The Neotropical brown stink bug Euschistus heros (Fabr.) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) is one of the major soybean pests in South America. This species is responsible for high levels of infestation, causes critical damage to seeds, it is associated with leaf retention on plants, and it is extremely difficult to manage. Host plant resistance is a notable technique to assist in reducing the stink bug population in soybean crops. The antibiosis resistance of soybean genotypes to E. heros was evaluated in laboratory. Genotypes L1-1-01, 'IAC 100', 'IAC 23', and 'Coodetec 208' increased the length of nymphal developmental time. PI 274453 and PI 227687 reduced egg viability and also adult body weight. PI 274454, 'IAC 19', PI 227687, and PI 229358 led to low nymphal viability. These results suggest that these genotypes may be useful in soybean breeding programs that focus on the development of genotypes resistant to E. heros.
Subject(s)
Antibiosis , Genotype , Glycine max/genetics , Herbivory , Heteroptera/physiology , Animals , Heteroptera/growth & development , Nymph/growth & development , Nymph/physiologyABSTRACT
Field assays were performed to evaluate the attractiveness and the non-preference of whitefly Bemisia tabaci (Genn.) biotype B for oviposition on squash genotypes (Cucurbita pepo) and to observe the susceptibility of genotypes (Novita, Sandy, Caserta Cac Melhorada, Novita Plus, Samira, Bianca, AF-2858 and Caserta TS) to silverleaf symptoms. The Sandy genotype was the least attractive to whitefly, while Novita Plus, AF-2858 and Samira were the most attractive. The Caserta Cac Melhorada genotype was the least preferred for oviposition. The Sandy and AF-2858 genotypes were the most productive, with the highest mean of fruits produced. The lowest silverleaf symptoms index was observed for the Sandy and Caserta Cac Melhorada genotypes.
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Cucurbita/genetics , Cucurbita/parasitology , Hemiptera/physiology , Animals , GenotypeABSTRACT
Ensaios foram realizados no campo visando avaliar a atratividade e a não-preferência para oviposição da mosca-branca Bemisia tabaci (Genn.) biótipo B por genótipos de abobrinha (Cucurbita pepo) e também observar a sensibilidade dos genótipos (Novita, Sandy, Caserta Cac Melhorada, Novita Plus, Samira, Bianca, AF-2858 and Caserta TS) ao sintoma de prateamento foliar. O genótipo Sandy foi o menos atrativo à mosca-branca, enquanto que Novita Plus, AF-2858 e Samira foram os mais atrativos. O genótipo Caserta Cac Melhorada foi o menos ovipositado. Os genótipos Sandy e AF-2858 foram os mais produtivos, com as maiores médias de frutos produzidos. Os genótipos Sandy e Caserta Cac Melhorada apresentaram os menores índices de sintoma de prateamento foliar.
Field assays were performed to evaluate the attractiveness and the non-preference of whitefly Bemisia tabaci (Genn.) biotype B for oviposition on squash genotypes (Cucurbita pepo) and to observe the susceptibility of genotypes (Novita, Sandy, Caserta Cac Melhorada, Novita Plus, Samira, Bianca, AF-2858 and Caserta TS) to silverleaf symptoms. The Sandy genotype was the least attractive to whitefly, while Novita Plus, AF-2858 and Samira were the most attractive. The Caserta Cac Melhorada genotype was the least preferred for oviposition. The Sandy and AF-2858 genotypes were the most productive, with the highest mean of fruits produced. The lowest silverleaf symptoms index was observed for the Sandy and Caserta Cac Melhorada genotypes.
