Indigenous entomopathogenic nematode as biocontrol agents for insect pest management in hilly regions
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Agrotis segetum, Biocontrol, Helicoverpa armigera, Mythimna separata, Spodoptera lituraAbstract
The present investigation mainly emphasized on the development and use of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) as a bio-insecticide. The success in controlling insect pests in the soil environments increased the production and use of the adapted indigenous EPNs species for insect management in the fields. EPNs as biocontrol agents were capable for high virulence, easy for application, safe for non-target animals and eco-friendly in nature. These nematodes have ubiquitous nature. These occur in low population in their natural habitat which was mass multiplied in the laboratory. In the present investigation, 5 concentrations (30IJs, 60IJs, 90IJs, 120IJs and 150IJs) of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora strain S15 were applied against the 3rd and 4th instar larvae of four major agricultural insect pests, namely Helicoverpa armigera, Spodoptera litura, Agrotis segetum and Mythimna separata under laboratory conditions at different time exposure (24, 48, 72 and 96 hr). It was observed that the 3rd and 4th larval instars of all 4 insects (H. armigera, S. litura, A. segetum and M. separata) were highly susceptible for the pathogenesis caused by H. bacteriophora Sirmaur isolates. Amongst all insects, both the larval instars of M. separata are highly susceptible for EPNs infection with highest 96% and 98% mortality in highest dose @150IJs. In 3rd instar larvae of other insects such as H. armigera, S. litura and A. segetum larval mortality ranges from 84%, 92% and 94% respectively. Among 4th instar larvae of H. armigera, S. litura and A. segetum the pathogenicity varies from 88%, 94% and 96% respectively. The recorded median lethal concentration (LC50) in 3rd instar larvae of H. armigera, S. litura, A. segetum and M. separata varies from 36.15, 30.05, 30.97 and 23.8. Similarly in 4th instar larvae of H. armigera, S. litura, A. segetum and M. separata, LC50 ranged from 31.41, 28.64, 26.92 and 20.64 respectively. Statistically significant variations were observed in the data recorded on the mortality, in all the treatments. EPNs are the best weapon to overcome insect resistance problems and must be employed to manage insect population.
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