The effects of azadirachtin and nucleopolyhedrovirus on midgut enzymatic profle of Spodoptera litura Fab. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) (original) (raw)

Abstract

The effects of azadirachtin (AZA) and nucleopolyhedrovirus (NPV) on midgut enzyme activity in Spodoptera litura Fabricius (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) (Tobacco cutworm) were evaluated. Gut enzyme activities were decreased by AZA and NPV individually and in combination. When S. litura larvae were fed a diet of castor leaves treated with AZA and NPV in bioassays, gut enzyme—acid phosphatases, alkaline phosphatases, adenosine triphosphatases, and lactate dehydrogenase-activities were decreased. There were statistically signiWcant diVerences (P60.05) in enzyme activities between combined and individual treatment. A synergistic eVect of botanical insecticides and virus was found when combined in low doses. These effects are most pronounced in early instars. Maximum weight loss (59–72%) occurred, when AZA and NPV were combined.

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