A RECAPITULATION OF THE GENETICS AND EVOLUTION OF INSECT BIOTYPES ON CEREALS: THE CASE STUDY OF THE HESSIAN FLY

Authors

C. Kudagamade, Purdue University
John E. Foster, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Jaime E. Araya, Purdue University

ORCID IDs

John E. Foster

Date of this Version

1987

Citation

J. Natn. Sci. Coun. Sri Lanka 1987 15 (2) : pp. 237-248.

Comments

Copyright 1987 C. Kudagagage, J.E. Foster, and J.E. Araya. Used by permission.

Abstract

The host-specific nature of the Hessian fly, Mayetiola destructor (Say) and its genetic interaction with the wheat (Triticum aestivum L. em. Thell) plant results in the evolution of virulent biotypes. However, carefully planned deployment of resistant genes can delay the evolution of biotypes and maximize the stability of resistant genes. The usefulness of the Hessian fly-wheat interaction model in breeding for insect resistance in rice is discussed.