Because of variation in incidence and severity of damage by Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) in
different geographical regions, it is difficult to identify stable sources of resistance against …

Abstract The Chilo partellus (Crambidae: Lepidoptera) larvae undergoes both hibernation
and estivation in India. Although, much has been done on reproductive physiological …

Resistant host crop genotypes often, express dissimilar susceptibility reactions against
geographically distinct populations of herbivorous insects. Such response variability …

The stability of host plant resistance to insects, and efficacy of insecticides against the insect
pests is influenced by several inherent traits of the target insects in addition to the …

Although several aspects like diapause determining factors, population structure,
reproductive physiology, and genetics of diapause have been investigated, there is no …

Biological invasions often result from multiple invasion events. In the case of several
subsequent invasive episodes,'newcomers' are usually poorly adapted to local …

Geographic distance and ecological conditions are important factors for phenological
differentiation, and the adult morphological characters play significant role in several …

Spotted stem borer, Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) is one of the most destructive pests of
sorghum and maize, and undergoes hibernation during harsh winters. Several aspects of …

Increasing population and affluence puts expanding pressure on global food security.
Sustainably meeting future food demand requires novel and innovative food production …

Chilo partellus is a pest of maize, sorghum, rice and millet. It is indigenous to Asia and was
introduced into Africa in the early 1900s. It currently occurs throughout East and Southern …