ISSN:
1572-9702
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Reproduction and development ofAmblyseius alstoniae Gupta is significantly affected by temperature and relative humidity (rh), optimum being a temperature of 25°C andrh of 70%. At this combination, the viability of eggs, fecundity and daily egg production were higher, oviposition period and longevity were of longer duration, and mortality was minimal. Increase or decrease in these temperature andrh levels leads to a drop in fecundity, longevity and oviposition period and an increase in mortality. Longevity of females is always greater than that of males, irrespective of temperature andrh. Female: male ratio decreases with increase in temperature, irrespective ofrh.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01246091
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