Evaluating the efficacy of Steinernema abbasi PN 1 isolate against rice moth Corcyra cephalonica

Authors

  • A V Moorthy Department of Entomology, G B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, 263145, Uttarakhand, India.
  • Mamtha Joshi Department of Entomology, G B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, 263145, Uttarakhand, India.
  • R P Maurya Department of Entomology, G B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, 263145, Uttarakhand, India.
  • Renu Pandey Department of Entomology, G B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, 263145, Uttarakhand, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/jefa.2024.19.01.26

Keywords:

Steinernema abbasi, Corcyra cephalonica, efficacy, eco-friendly, LC50

Abstract

The findings indicated that higher concentrations of the EPN isolate led to higher mortality rates among the larvae. The results highlighted the effectiveness of S. abbasi in controlling the population of C. cephalonica larvae. The EPN isolate demonstrated strong pathogenicity, resulting in significant mortality rates. These findings supported the potential use of S. abbasi as a biocontrol agent for managing C. cephalonica larvae. Overall, the study demonstrated the promising pathogenic potential of the indigenous EPN isolate, providing valuable insights for future research in controlling the C. cephalonica and use of C. cephalonica, 5th instar larvae in mass multiplication of the nematode for pest management strategies. 

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Published

2024-01-19

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 1 (2024): Journal of Eco-Friendly Agriculture (Jan-Jun)2024

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How to Cite

Moorthy, A.V., Joshi, M., Maurya, R.P., & Pandey , R. (2024). Evaluating the efficacy of Steinernema abbasi PN 1 isolate against rice moth Corcyra cephalonica. Journal of Eco-Friendly Agriculture, 19(1), 156–159. https://doi.org/10.48165/jefa.2024.19.01.26
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