Effect of Different Varieties of Cucumber Plants on the Attractive of some Homopterous Insect Pests

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Plant Protection Dept., Faculty of Agric., Zagazig Univ., Zagazig, Egypt.

Abstract

The investigation was carried out to study  the influence of three varieties of cucumber plant (F1 hybrid Myadine , F1 hybrid Hayal and F1 hybrid Reda) on the population dynamics of aphids, leafhoppers and whitefly insects .The obtained results showed pronounced differences in the population dynamics of these insects on the tested plant varieties. Chemical analysis results recorded a positive relationship between protein ,carbohydrate contents and aforementioned insects infestation in all varieties. While, a reserve relationship was recorded between pH values and insects infestation. According to these results the resistant varieties can be recommended in the integrated pest management programs for depressing all  tested piercing - sucking insects on cucumber plants.

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