Research Article

Research on the parasitism rate and development of the parasitoid Aphidius colemani on Myzus persicae reared on tobacco and eggplant

Volume: 30 Number: 2 August 21, 2025
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Research on the parasitism rate and development of the parasitoid Aphidius colemani on Myzus persicae reared on tobacco and eggplant

Abstract

The aphid Myzus persicae Sulz. (Hemiptera: Aphididae) is a polyphagous plant pest that causes economic losses in many crops. In Turkey, this pest also causes serious economic losses in eggplant and tobacco plants. Aphidius colemani Viereck (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) is one of the most commonly encountered parasitoids of aphids. The aim of this study was to determine the suitability of A. colemani as a biological control agent against the tobacco pest M. persicae In the study, 80 of the 2nd and 3rd instar individuals of M. persicae developed on tobacco and aubergine plants of A. colemani were given to female individuals of A. colemani aged 0-24 hours. Biological parameters of the parasitoid such as parasitism rate (%) of aphid individuals, development time, pupal survival rate and offspring sex ratio were studied under conditions of 22±1°C, 60±5% humidity and 16:8 day/night photoperiod. While A. colemani completed its development on tobacco plants in 12.45 days, it completed its development on eggplant plants in 15.25 days. The aphid parasitism rate of A. colemani on tobacco plants was 69.75% and the sex ratio was 1:1.61. The aphid parasitism rate of A. colemani on eggplant plants was 71.62% and the female ratio was 1:1.41. In the study, the parasitoid A. colemani completed its development in a shorter time than eggplant under the same conditions. This suggests that the parasitoid A. colemani can be used against M. persicae in tobacco plants.

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Supporting Institution

TÜBİTAK

Thanks

This study was prepared from the responsible author’s Undergraduate Thesis supported by TUBITAK 2209-A BIDEB (Directorate of Scientist Support Programs) (Application number: 1919B011801229). This study was presented as a verbal notice at the 9th National Agriculture Student Congress.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Plant Protection (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

August 9, 2025

Publication Date

August 21, 2025

Submission Date

November 8, 2024

Acceptance Date

May 2, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 30 Number: 2

APA
Kaya Korkmaz, Ş., & Karacaoğlu, M. (2025). Research on the parasitism rate and development of the parasitoid Aphidius colemani on Myzus persicae reared on tobacco and eggplant. Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi Tarım Bilimleri Dergisi, 30(2), 514-523. https://doi.org/10.37908/mkutbd.1581149
AMA
1.Kaya Korkmaz Ş, Karacaoğlu M. Research on the parasitism rate and development of the parasitoid Aphidius colemani on Myzus persicae reared on tobacco and eggplant. MKU. J. Agric. Sci. 2025;30(2):514-523. doi:10.37908/mkutbd.1581149
Chicago
Kaya Korkmaz, Şeyma, and Mehmet Karacaoğlu. 2025. “Research on the Parasitism Rate and Development of the Parasitoid Aphidius Colemani on Myzus Persicae Reared on Tobacco and Eggplant”. Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi Tarım Bilimleri Dergisi 30 (2): 514-23. https://doi.org/10.37908/mkutbd.1581149.
EndNote
Kaya Korkmaz Ş, Karacaoğlu M (August 1, 2025) Research on the parasitism rate and development of the parasitoid Aphidius colemani on Myzus persicae reared on tobacco and eggplant. Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi Tarım Bilimleri Dergisi 30 2 514–523.
IEEE
[1]Ş. Kaya Korkmaz and M. Karacaoğlu, “Research on the parasitism rate and development of the parasitoid Aphidius colemani on Myzus persicae reared on tobacco and eggplant”, MKU. J. Agric. Sci., vol. 30, no. 2, pp. 514–523, Aug. 2025, doi: 10.37908/mkutbd.1581149.
ISNAD
Kaya Korkmaz, Şeyma - Karacaoğlu, Mehmet. “Research on the Parasitism Rate and Development of the Parasitoid Aphidius Colemani on Myzus Persicae Reared on Tobacco and Eggplant”. Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi Tarım Bilimleri Dergisi 30/2 (August 1, 2025): 514-523. https://doi.org/10.37908/mkutbd.1581149.
JAMA
1.Kaya Korkmaz Ş, Karacaoğlu M. Research on the parasitism rate and development of the parasitoid Aphidius colemani on Myzus persicae reared on tobacco and eggplant. MKU. J. Agric. Sci. 2025;30:514–523.
MLA
Kaya Korkmaz, Şeyma, and Mehmet Karacaoğlu. “Research on the Parasitism Rate and Development of the Parasitoid Aphidius Colemani on Myzus Persicae Reared on Tobacco and Eggplant”. Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi Tarım Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 30, no. 2, Aug. 2025, pp. 514-23, doi:10.37908/mkutbd.1581149.
Vancouver
1.Şeyma Kaya Korkmaz, Mehmet Karacaoğlu. Research on the parasitism rate and development of the parasitoid Aphidius colemani on Myzus persicae reared on tobacco and eggplant. MKU. J. Agric. Sci. 2025 Aug. 1;30(2):514-23. doi:10.37908/mkutbd.1581149