The pathogenicity of Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki to gamma-irradiated Cadra cautella (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Phycitidae).
The present investigation deals with the effects of Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki on various biological parameters of gamma-irradiated Cadra cautella. The pathogen, irradiation, and their combinations significantly affected the insects by increasing their mortality and developmental periods, reducing the pupal and adult survival (%), and the adult longevity and reproductive potential were also significantly reduced. It was observed that irradiation-pathogen combinations produced additive to synergistic effects on C. cautella.
Department of Zoology, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh. rajucc@citecho.net
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D000818:Animals; D001413:Bacillus thuringiensis / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D004307:Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; D005720:Gamma Rays; D007915:Lepidoptera / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000528:radiation effects*; D012098:Reproduction