ABSTRACT
Biology of Diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera:
Plutellidae) was studied in the laboratory under controlled conditions, i.e.
28 ±1 °C, 65-70 % r.h and a photoperiod of 12L: 12D hours. The results
indicated that the developmental time of P. xylostella from egg to adult
emergence took on the average 17.5 days. About 59 % of the eggs were laid
on the first night of oviposition. Additionally females were generally larger
(5.0mm) than males (4.5 mm).
Effects of temperature, pH, and substrate concentration on the hydrolysis of
a- naphthyl acetate by carboxylesterase from P. xylostella were evaluated.
Optimum ranges of these parameters were, 40-45 °C for temperature, 6 9-7.3,
for pH, and 35-40 mM for substrate concentration.
Carboxylesterase analyses of P. xylostella populations collected around Accra
indicated the probable incidence of insecticide resistance in the insect
population. Carboxylesterase activity levels ranged from 2.06 to 28.29 nmol /
10min/μg protein. While the highest activity was recorded by populations from
Kumoji Road and classified as moderately resistant, G.B.C (Ring Road) and
Legon populations were classified as highly susceptible. The finding has
enormous implications for the vegetable growers.
KAIWA, F (2021). Studies On The Biology And Activity Levels Of Carboxylesterase As An Indicator Of Insecticide Resistance In Populations Of Diamondback Moth, Plutella Xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/studies-on-the-biology-and-activity-levels-of-carboxylesterase-as-an-indicator-of-insecticide-resistance-in-populations-of-diamondback-moth-plutella-xylostella-l-lepidoptera-plutellidae-on-ca
KAIWA, FATMATA "Studies On The Biology And Activity Levels Of Carboxylesterase As An Indicator Of Insecticide Resistance In Populations Of Diamondback Moth, Plutella Xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae" Afribary. Afribary, 13 Apr. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/studies-on-the-biology-and-activity-levels-of-carboxylesterase-as-an-indicator-of-insecticide-resistance-in-populations-of-diamondback-moth-plutella-xylostella-l-lepidoptera-plutellidae-on-ca. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
KAIWA, FATMATA . "Studies On The Biology And Activity Levels Of Carboxylesterase As An Indicator Of Insecticide Resistance In Populations Of Diamondback Moth, Plutella Xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae". Afribary, Afribary, 13 Apr. 2021. Web. 25 Apr. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/studies-on-the-biology-and-activity-levels-of-carboxylesterase-as-an-indicator-of-insecticide-resistance-in-populations-of-diamondback-moth-plutella-xylostella-l-lepidoptera-plutellidae-on-ca >.
KAIWA, FATMATA . "Studies On The Biology And Activity Levels Of Carboxylesterase As An Indicator Of Insecticide Resistance In Populations Of Diamondback Moth, Plutella Xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae" Afribary (2021). Accessed April 25, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/studies-on-the-biology-and-activity-levels-of-carboxylesterase-as-an-indicator-of-insecticide-resistance-in-populations-of-diamondback-moth-plutella-xylostella-l-lepidoptera-plutellidae-on-ca