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Development and life table parameters of the cabbage aphid, Brevicoryne brassicae (L.) (Homoptera, Aphididae) in relation to constant temperature

Research Authors
Abdel- Rahman, M. A. A.; Azza M. A. Awad; and A. H. Mahmoud
Research Abstract

Development, survival and reproductive potential of the cabbage aphid were studied at ýconstant temperatures (20,24 and 28°C). At given temperatures, the time needed for the development of nymphal instars decreased significantly with the increase in temperature. the longest period was recorded at 20°C while the shortest one was found at 28 °C. The calculated developmental threshold of the whole nymphal stage was estimated as 7.17°C. the thermal units needed for the development of the whole nymphal stage of the cabbage aphid were 97.78 day degrees. Generation time (GT), reproductive potential (RO), population-doubling time (DT), intrinsic (rm) and finite rate (גּ.) of increase of the pest were also computed and discussed. Based on the obtained data, temperatures of 20°C and 24°C were the most suitable temperatures for the development and multiplication of the cabbage Aphid

Research Department
Research Journal
Assuit Univ. J. of Zoolog
Research Publisher
عزة محمد عبدالمنعم عوض
Research Rank
2
Research Vol
40(1)
Research Website
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Research Year
2011
Research Pages
1-12