TY - JOUR
AU - Pérez-Moreno, Ignacio
AB - A linear model and three nonlinear models (Logan type III, Lactin and Brière) were applied to Macrolophus pygmaeus (Rambur) (Hemiptera: Miridae) at constant temperatures and validated under diel temperature variation, and field conditions. Complete development from egg to adult, with >80% survivorship, occurred at nine constant temperatures between 15 and 32 °C. Total developmental time decreased from a maximum at 15 °C (68.48 days) to a minimum at 30 °C (18.69 days) and then increased at 32 °C (23.44 days). Optimal survival and the highest developmental rate occurred within the range of 27–30 °C. The adjusted determination coefficients were high for linear and nonlinear models (>0.89). Field validation showed high levels of accuracy in all models (≥93.4%). These valid mathematical models contribute to optimal application, field management, and mass rearing of M. pygmaeus for its applicability to biological control.
TI - Temperature-dependent development of Macrolophus pygmaeus and its applicability to biological control
JF - BioControl
DO - 10.1007/s10526-017-9798-8
DA - 2017-02-23
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/springer-journals/temperature-dependent-development-of-macrolophus-pygmaeus-and-its-zAWuhexY80
SP - 481
EP - 493
VL - 62
IS - 4
DP - DeepDyve
ER -