Publications by authors named "Naga Mani Kanchupati"
Article Synopsis
- The study examines how the age of the pepper weevil affects its reproductive success and overall impact on pepper crops, which are severely damaged by this pest.
- Researchers collected infested fruit to observe the emergence of weevil adults at different ages (10, 20, and 30 days), and analyzed various reproductive metrics including egg production and hatching rates in a controlled lab setting.
- Findings indicate younger weevils (10 days old) had higher egg counts and hatching success, while older weevils (30 days old) showed lower reproduction rates, highlighting the importance of understanding weevil age for effective pest management strategies among pepper growers.
