Optimizing the artificial diet composition for the rice stem borer,Chilo suppressalis, by orthogonal design
Author of the article:LIU Hui-Min1,2;ZHANG Guo-An2
Author's Workplace：1. College of Plant Science and Technology, Tarim University, Xingjiang Alaer 843300, China; 2.Laboratory of Insect Ecology, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
Key Words：Chilo suppressalis; artificial diet; orthogonal design; key factors
Abstract：The composition of artificial diet for the rice stem borer, Chilo suppressalis (Walker), was optimized by orthogonal design trial with 15 factors and 2 levels. Five key factors affecting insect survival and development were determined: rice stem fl