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Development ofTrichogramma brasiliensis [Hym: Trichogrammatidae] on eggs of radiation sterilized females of potato tuberworm,Phthorimaea operculella [Lep.: Gelechiidae]

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Trichogramma brasiliensis (Ashmead) could be successfully reared on the eggs laid by gamma-irradiated sterile ♀ of the potato tuberworm,Phthorimaea operculella Zeller. Even after rearing 10 generations of the parasitoid on such eggs there were no adverse effects on various developmental parameters.

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On peut éleverTrichogramma brasiliensis dans les œufs de ♀ de la teigne de la pomme de terre, stérilisées par rayonnement gamma. Après le développement de ce parasite durant 10 générations, dans cet œuf on n'observe aucun effet défavorable sur les divers paramètres de développement.

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  1. Pest Control Section, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, 400085, Bombay, India

    M. R. Harwalkar, H. D. Rananavare & G. W. Rahaikar

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Harwalkar, M.R., Rananavare, H.D. & Rahaikar, G.W. Development ofTrichogramma brasiliensis [Hym: Trichogrammatidae] on eggs of radiation sterilized females of potato tuberworm,Phthorimaea operculella [Lep.: Gelechiidae] . Entomophaga 32, 159–162 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02373126

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