Ultrastructure ofNosema marucae sp. n. (Microspora, Nosematidae), a pathogen ofMaruca testulalis (Lepidoptera, Pyralidae)

Odindo, M. O.; Jura, Walter G. Z. O.

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“…During field surveys of the pathogens of stalk borers in the Lake Victoria area of Kenya, Odindo et al (1989) isolated a Nosema species (Microspora, Nosematidae) from the legume pod borer Maruca testulalis (Lepidoptera, Pyralidae); later it was identified as N. marucae (sp.n.) (Odindo & Jura, 1991). Laboratory and field experiments have shown that several Nosema and Vairimorpha species have a great potential for use in the reduction of pest infestation on crops (McLaughlin, 1971;Wilson, 1982;Jaques, 1983).…”

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Screenhouse trials on the potential of Nosema marucae for the control of Chilo partellus

Odindo

1992

Entomologia Exp Applicata

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Tests were carried out in a screenhouse to determine the potential of a microsporidian pathogen, Nosema marucae (Microspora: Nosematidae), for the control of the spotted stalk borer, Chilo partellus (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), on sorghum. Foliar application of an aqueous suspension of N. marucae spores on egg batches pasted on the sorghum plants reduced leaf‐damage in plants in the protected plots, and increased the proportion of plants with fully‐ and partially formed heads compared to unsprayed plots. Further, there was less tunnelling and fewer larvae in the sprayed plots. The pathogen also reduced pest infestation and damage to plants when the plots were infested with newly emerged larvae instead of eggs. N. marucae has a potential to control C. partellus.

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Screenhouse trials on the potential of Nosema marucae for the control of Chilo partellus

Odindo

1992

Entomologia Exp Applicata

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Septin homologs cooperating in the Proliferative Stage of Microsporidia Nosema bombycis

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Liu

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Journal of Invertebrate Pathology

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Bionomics, host plant resistance, and management of the legume pod borer, Maruca vitrata — a review

1998

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Legume pod borer, Maruca (testulalis) vitrata (Geyer) is one of the major constraints in increasing the production and productivity of grain legumes in the tropics. Screening for resistance has been carried out using natural infestation, and multi-and no-choice tests under greenhouse/laborator conditions. Information is available on genotypic resistance to M. vitrata in cowpea, while such information on pigeonpea and other legumes is limited. Stem and pod wall thickness, trichomes and podding habit are associated with resistance to Mamcu. Several natural enemies have been recorded on M vitrata. Cultural practices such as intercropping, weeding, time of planting, and planting density reduce its damage in cowpea. Several insecticides have been found to be effective for controlling this insect. There is a need to generate information on insect-plant-environment interactions, screening techniques, mechanisms and diversity of resistance, genetic transformation of host plants involving Bt genes, and use of natural enemies for integrated pest management in diverse agro-ecosystems.

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Ultrastructure ofNosema marucae sp. n. (Microspora, Nosematidae), a pathogen ofMaruca testulalis (Lepidoptera, Pyralidae)

Cited by 3 publications

References 12 publications

Screenhouse trials on the potential of Nosema marucae for the control of Chilo partellus

Screenhouse trials on the potential of Nosema marucae for the control of Chilo partellus

Septin homologs cooperating in the Proliferative Stage of Microsporidia Nosema bombycis

Bionomics, host plant resistance, and management of the legume pod borer, Maruca vitrata — a review

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