Optimization of edible oils as seed protectant against bean beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius), on stored mungbean, Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek

Creator

Joel L. Adorada, Bureau of Plant Industry
Monalisa O. Recuenco, Bureau of Plant Industry

Issue Date

10-2014

Abstract

A study was conducted to optimize the dosages of different edible oils against bean beetle. Initial results showed that edible oil is effective in controlling bean beetles damaging mungbean seeds. It was found that at 0.4-1.0% dosage, edible oils can protect the seeds from beetle infestation by inhibiting egg hatching, larval/pupal development and eventual adult emergence. In terms of cost effectiveness ratio, the edible oils can be ranked from low to high as follows: palm oil, coconut oil, canola oil and olive oil.

Source or Periodical Title

The Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

28

Issue

2

Page

210-211

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Adorada, Joel L. and Recuenco, Monalisa O., "Optimization of edible oils as seed protectant against bean beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius), on stored mungbean, Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek" (2014). Journal Article. 4595.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/4595

En – AGROVOC descriptors

COLLOSOBRUCHUS MACULATUS; VIGNA RADIATA RADIATA; MUNG BEANS; SEED; RAPESEED OIL; OLIVE OIL; PALM KERNEL OIL; COCONUT OIL; SEED TREATMENT; DOSAGE; STORED PRODUCT PESTS; PESTS OF PLANTS