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Population Growth Parameters of Whitefly onBemisia Tabaci (Genn.)

K. G. El-Malky, M. F. Gergis and A. A. Abdel-alim


 
ABSTRACT

Population growth statistics and age-specific life table parameters wre estimated for whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Genn.) on cotton and compared for cucumber, zucchini and tomato at various temperatures under field conditions. Results indicated the pronounced effect of temperature and host plant on these statistics. Cucumber and Zucchini performed better rates for population growth , especially within the preferable range of temperature (25-30 c) . However, These parameters were more sensitive to the changes in developmental times , fecundity and survival rates than other life history components, which should be taken into consideration when a successful plans are to be proposed for management and control programs of this pest.





Reprinted from Proceedings of the 2001 Beltwide Cotton Conferences pp. 869 - 870
©National Cotton Council, Memphis TN

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