EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF CALLOSOBRUCHUS CHINENSIS (LINN.) (COLEOPTERA : BRUCHIDAE)
S.C. SINGH *
PG-DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY, A.N.S. COLLEGE, BARH-803213, INDIA.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Experimental works with Callosobruchus, chinensis, a serious pest of stored pulse has shown that normal development occurs at 30°C and 70% R.H. Temperature below 30°C is not suitable for the growth and development of the pest. Temperature above 35°C seems to be sub-lethal for the development of the pest. Similarly, R.H. level of 60% or les prevents normal development. The seasonal availability and geographical distribution of the insect is discussed in the light of this study.
How to Cite
SINGH, S.C. 2004. “EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF CALLOSOBRUCHUS CHINENSIS (LINN.) (COLEOPTERA : BRUCHIDAE)”. UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 24 (1):59-62. https://mail.mbimph.com/index.php/UPJOZ/article/view/769.
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