Insects compositions at different growing phases of the Sarawak indigenous eggplant, Terung Asam (Solanum lasiocarpum Dunal.) with the first report of a ladybug species, Henosepilachna kaszabi (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) as major foliage pest
Solanum lasiocarpum (Solanaceae), commonly known as Terung Asam, is an indigenous crop in Sarawak, Borneo. The S. lasiocarpum is a renowned crop and is significant to the local and smallholder farmers for their household income. Study of insects associated with this crop is currently limited and lac...
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| author | Mohammed, Muhamad Azmi Aman-Zuki, Ameyra Buang, Marthiuz Ghany Ossen, Abang Abdul Rahim Che-Pa, Nurul Imani Yaakop, Salmah |
| author_facet | Mohammed, Muhamad Azmi Aman-Zuki, Ameyra Buang, Marthiuz Ghany Ossen, Abang Abdul Rahim Che-Pa, Nurul Imani Yaakop, Salmah |
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| description | Solanum lasiocarpum (Solanaceae), commonly known as Terung Asam, is an indigenous crop in Sarawak, Borneo. The S. lasiocarpum is a renowned crop and is significant to the local and smallholder farmers for their household income. Study of insects associated with this crop is currently limited and lacking, despite their importance for Sarawak’s agronomy. Hence, this study aimed to determine the associated insect species with S. lasiocarpum throughout the plant growth, namely, vegetative, flowering, and fruiting phases. Henosepilachna kaszabi (Coccinellidae) and mealybug Pseudococcidae were recorded as primary pests, while Anoplolepis gracilipes (Formicidae) and Polyrhachis sp. (Formicidae) as indirect pests for flowering and fruiting phases. Larvae and adults of H. kaszabi were sighted infesting leaves, stems, and roots, while Pseudococcidae congregated and infested the stems of S. lasiocarpum. Other visiting insects for S. lasiocarpum were also listed in this study. This study provides preliminary information regarding the insect pests of S. lasiocarpum for future effective pest management on this crop. |
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| spelling | upm-1104892025-01-23T07:42:10Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/110489/ Insects compositions at different growing phases of the Sarawak indigenous eggplant, Terung Asam (Solanum lasiocarpum Dunal.) with the first report of a ladybug species, Henosepilachna kaszabi (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) as major foliage pest Mohammed, Muhamad Azmi Aman-Zuki, Ameyra Buang, Marthiuz Ghany Ossen, Abang Abdul Rahim Che-Pa, Nurul Imani Yaakop, Salmah Solanum lasiocarpum (Solanaceae), commonly known as Terung Asam, is an indigenous crop in Sarawak, Borneo. The S. lasiocarpum is a renowned crop and is significant to the local and smallholder farmers for their household income. Study of insects associated with this crop is currently limited and lacking, despite their importance for Sarawak’s agronomy. Hence, this study aimed to determine the associated insect species with S. lasiocarpum throughout the plant growth, namely, vegetative, flowering, and fruiting phases. Henosepilachna kaszabi (Coccinellidae) and mealybug Pseudococcidae were recorded as primary pests, while Anoplolepis gracilipes (Formicidae) and Polyrhachis sp. (Formicidae) as indirect pests for flowering and fruiting phases. Larvae and adults of H. kaszabi were sighted infesting leaves, stems, and roots, while Pseudococcidae congregated and infested the stems of S. lasiocarpum. Other visiting insects for S. lasiocarpum were also listed in this study. This study provides preliminary information regarding the insect pests of S. lasiocarpum for future effective pest management on this crop. Malaysian Society of Applied Biology 2023 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/110489/1/110489.pdf Mohammed, Muhamad Azmi and Aman-Zuki, Ameyra and Buang, Marthiuz Ghany and Ossen, Abang Abdul Rahim and Che-Pa, Nurul Imani and Yaakop, Salmah (2023) Insects compositions at different growing phases of the Sarawak indigenous eggplant, Terung Asam (Solanum lasiocarpum Dunal.) with the first report of a ladybug species, Henosepilachna kaszabi (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) as major foliage pest. Malaysian Applied Biology, 52 (5). pp. 19-28. ISSN 0126-8643; eISSN: 2462-151X https://jms.mabjournal.com/index.php/mab/article/view/2916 10.55230/mabjournal.v52i5.cp2 |
| spellingShingle | Mohammed, Muhamad Azmi Aman-Zuki, Ameyra Buang, Marthiuz Ghany Ossen, Abang Abdul Rahim Che-Pa, Nurul Imani Yaakop, Salmah Insects compositions at different growing phases of the Sarawak indigenous eggplant, Terung Asam (Solanum lasiocarpum Dunal.) with the first report of a ladybug species, Henosepilachna kaszabi (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) as major foliage pest |
| title | Insects compositions at different growing phases of the Sarawak indigenous eggplant, Terung Asam (Solanum lasiocarpum Dunal.) with the first report of a ladybug species, Henosepilachna kaszabi (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) as major foliage pest |
| title_full | Insects compositions at different growing phases of the Sarawak indigenous eggplant, Terung Asam (Solanum lasiocarpum Dunal.) with the first report of a ladybug species, Henosepilachna kaszabi (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) as major foliage pest |
| title_fullStr | Insects compositions at different growing phases of the Sarawak indigenous eggplant, Terung Asam (Solanum lasiocarpum Dunal.) with the first report of a ladybug species, Henosepilachna kaszabi (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) as major foliage pest |
| title_full_unstemmed | Insects compositions at different growing phases of the Sarawak indigenous eggplant, Terung Asam (Solanum lasiocarpum Dunal.) with the first report of a ladybug species, Henosepilachna kaszabi (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) as major foliage pest |
| title_short | Insects compositions at different growing phases of the Sarawak indigenous eggplant, Terung Asam (Solanum lasiocarpum Dunal.) with the first report of a ladybug species, Henosepilachna kaszabi (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) as major foliage pest |
| title_sort | insects compositions at different growing phases of the sarawak indigenous eggplant, terung asam (solanum lasiocarpum dunal.) with the first report of a ladybug species, henosepilachna kaszabi (coleoptera: coccinellidae) as major foliage pest |
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