Publications by authors named "Yao-Jia Tian"
[Effects of different corn varieties on development and reproduction of ].
Ying Yong Sheng Tai Xue Bao
October 2020
Article Synopsis
- - The study assessed how an invasive pest affects different corn varieties in China by comparing the survival fitness of larvae on three sweet corn varieties and three waxy corn varieties.
- - Results showed that the pest performed better on sweet corns, with higher survival rates and reproduction, reflecting a better population growth ability compared to its performance on waxy corn.
- - Nutritional analysis indicated that sweet corn leaves had more beneficial nutrients like vitamin C and protein, which correlated positively with the pest's survival and fitness.