The research compares the
data of effects of humidity and temperature on infestation rates and growth
rates of Sitophilus zeamais on Zea may of 5 different
districts of India based on creating in-vitro
conditions similar to the district of Karimnagar (Telangana), Ghaziabad (U.P.),
Karnal (Haryana), Kapurthala (Punjab) and Bhilwara (Rajasthan). This
re-analyzes quantitative description and information needed for predicting the
infestation and growth rates in different environments. T1- Karimnagar
(Telangana)- High temperature with high humidity showed the highest infestation
and growth index amongst the others. However when the temperature was increased
a gradual increase in the growth and infestation was seen. T4- Bhilwara
(Rajasthan) High temperature with low humidity showed lowest infestation and
lowest growth index amongst all the treatments. Hence, it is evident that if
the stored grains are kept in dry and cold storage conditions there are less
chances of the thriving of the pest. T5-. Kapurthala (Punjab) Average
temperature with average humidity showed higher growth index and infestation
than T4 only at 20-40% of humidity. However T5 was still showing less growth
index and infestation than T1 in both the conditions which means other factors
may affect the same.
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