| dc.contributor.author | Machuka, J. |
| dc.contributor.author | Damme, E.V. |
| dc.contributor.author | Peumans, W.J. |
| dc.contributor.author | Jackai, L.E.N. |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2019-12-04T11:22:32Z |
| dc.date.available | 2019-12-04T11:22:32Z |
| dc.identifier.citation | Machuka, J., Damme, E.V., Peumans, W.J. & Jackai, L E.N. (1999). Effect of plant lectins on larval development of the legume pod borer, Maruca vitrata. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, 93(2), 179-187. |
| dc.identifier.issn | 0013-8703 |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/4026 |
| dc.description.abstract | The legume pod‐borer Maruca vitrata (Fabricius), [Lepidoptera: Pyralidae] is a major constraint restricting increased cowpea production in tropical Africa and Asia. Since lectins are known to have insecticidal properties against several pests, a survey was undertaken to screen for the effects of 25 lectins from 15 plant families on the development of Maruca pod borer (MPB) larvae. The list included 8 galactose/N‐acetylgalactosamine‐, 7 mannose‐, 5 complex glycan‐, 2 sialic acid‐ and 3, N‐acetylglucosamine‐specific lectins. Feeding bioassays using artificial diet were carried out at 2% (w/w) topical levels. Although a total of 16 lectins had detrimental effects pertaining either to larval survival, weight, feeding inhibition, pupation, adult emergence and/or fecundity, only the Listera ovata agglutinin (LOA) (Orchidaceae) and Galanthus nivalis (Amaryllidaceae) agglutinin were effective against MPB larvae for all six parameters examined. Larval mortality and feeding inhibition caused by the most active lectin (LOA) was above 60%. |
| dc.description.sponsorship | United States Agency for International Development |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Directorate-General for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid, Belgium |
| dc.language.iso | en |
| dc.subject | Insecticidal Activity |
| dc.subject | Legumes |
| dc.subject | Maruca Vitrata |
| dc.subject | Lectins |
| dc.title | Effect of plant lectins on larval development of legume pod borer, Maruca vitrata |
| dc.type | Journal Article |
| dc.description.version | Peer Review |
| cg.contributor.crp | Roots, Tubers and Bananas |
| cg.contributor.affiliation | International Institute of Tropical Agriculture |
| cg.contributor.affiliation | Katholieke Universiteit Leuven |
| cg.coverage.region | Africa |
| cg.coverage.region | Asia |
| cg.coverage.region | Latin America |
| cg.isijournal | ISI Journal |
| cg.authorship.types | CGIAR and advanced research institute |
| cg.iitasubject | Grain Legumes |
| cg.iitasubject | Pests Of Plants |
| cg.accessibilitystatus | Limited Access |
| local.dspaceid | 99312 |
