Sesamia nonagrioides (Lefebvre) and Ostrinia nubilalis (Hübner) are the main maize (Zea mays L.) pests in Mediterranean countries. To develop insect-resistant cultivars, it is helpful to know the genetic control of the resistance. Our objective was to determine the genetic control of the resistance to both borers. For each of two crosses (EP59 × P51 and I5125 × EP61), six generations were evaluated (P1, P2, F1, F2, BC1, and BC2). Genetic effects × environment interactions were not significant. For the O. nubilalis resistance traits; both crosses fitted an additive-dominance model. EP59 × P51 had important dominance and additive effects, whereas for I5125 × EP61 we did not detect significant genetic effects, but significant year effects were detected. For S. nonagrioides infestation, both crosses fitted to an additive-dominance model. There were additive effects for most traits in EP59 × P51. The cross I5125 × EP61 showed significant dominance effects for several traits. Resistance to both corn borers fit an additive-dominance model, but genetic effects depend on the cross evaluated. In the resistance to S. nonagrioides, additive effects were important for shank resistance, which is a useful trait for avoiding S. nonagrioides damage on the ear. Early sowings are recommended to make good use of the resistance to both corn borers. In the late sowings, damage is so high that resistant plants are not able to control the pest.
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1 February 2004
Mean Generation Analysis of the Damage caused by Sesamia nonagrioides (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and Ostrinia nubilalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in Sweet Corn Ears
P. Velasco,
P. Soengas,
P. Revilla,
A. Ordás,
R. A. Malvar
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Journal of Economic Entomology
Vol. 97 • No. 1
February 2004
Vol. 97 • No. 1
February 2004
generation mean analysis
Ostrinia nubilalis
pest resistance
Sesamia nonagrioides
Zea mays