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Comparison of hermaphrodites of hybrid Heterorhabditis bacteriophora Poinar, 1976 (Rhabditida: Heterorhabditidae) HBH strain and its parents on reproduction capacity

Cilt: 45 Sayı: 2 1 Haziran 2021
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Comparison of hermaphrodites of hybrid Heterorhabditis bacteriophora Poinar, 1976 (Rhabditida: Heterorhabditidae) HBH strain and its parents on reproduction capacity

Abstract

Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are microscopic roundworms used in biocontrol. EPNs are obligate insect parasites, they live in soil, and they are especially effective against soilborne insects. They are a good alternative to chemical pesticides thanks to their advantages, such as prolonged longevity, broad host range and mass production suitability. However, EPNs cannot compete with chemical pesticides due to high production costs and short shelf life. The aim of this study was to determine the reproduction capacity of the Turkish hybrid Heterorhabditis bacteriophora Poinar, 1976 (Rhabditida: Heterorhabditidae) HBH strain and then compare it with its parents to improve its liquid culture yield. In this way, it is aimed to reveal the effects behind the high reproduction potential of the hybrid HBH strain. All experiments were performed at Bursa Uludağ University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Plant Protection, in 2020. All cadavers were periodically dissected, hermaphrodites were counted and their body lengths were measured. Compared to its parents, the hybrid HBH strain had greater hermaphrodite counts, with mean 66 individuals within 12 days, and hermaphrodite body length, with mean 3.88 mm. The results obtained from this study should provide information for commercial EPN production development.

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Destekleyen Kurum

TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey)

Proje Numarası

TOVAG 219O370

Teşekkür

This study was financially supported by the TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey), Project number: TOVAG 219O370.

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Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

1 Haziran 2021

Gönderilme Tarihi

13 Ocak 2021

Kabul Tarihi

3 Nisan 2021

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2021 Cilt: 45 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Ulu, T. C., Özbudak, G., Düzenli, E. Ö., Çakır, Ş. H., & Susurluk, A. (2021). Comparison of hermaphrodites of hybrid Heterorhabditis bacteriophora Poinar, 1976 (Rhabditida: Heterorhabditidae) HBH strain and its parents on reproduction capacity. Turkish Journal of Entomology, 45(2), 185-191. https://doi.org/10.16970/entoted.858061

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