The use of some plant materials against Cowpea weevil (Callosobruchusmaculatus) Department: Science Technology By: Iphone6 Project ID: 5290 Rating: (3.3) votes: 6Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractA research was conducted to assess the insecticidal potential of the powders from Citrus sinensis(Sweet orange) and Capsicum annuum L. (Chilli) as protectants of cowpea (Vignaunguiculata) against Callosobruchusmaculatus during storage. The powders were obtained as described by Asawalan and Arukwe (2004). Uninfested cowpea seeds were sterilized for two (2) weeks to kill prior infestation. 50g of sterilized cowpea in plastic containers were treated with 1g, 2g and 3g of chilli and orange powders respectively. These were then infested with five (5) adult weevils comprising three (3) females and two (2) males obtained from the insect culture. Highest mortality was recorded on cowpea treated with 3g chilli powder with a mean of 5.00 (33.33%) and cowpea treated with 2g and 3g orange peel powder respectively. Few eggs were laid on cowpea treated with chilli powder and orange peel powder with mean of 18.00 and 7.33 respectively compared to the control 11.33- 20.67. Highest percentage emergence was recorded on cowpea treated with 3g chili powder (72.57%) and the lowest percentage emergence was recorded on cowpea treated with 1g orange peel powder (22.78%) ...Preview Download Preview +Other Science Technology project topics and materials you might be interested in»Bacteriological qualities of food thickener deuterium microcarpum (ofor) and brachystegia eurcycoma (achi) sold in Owerri main market»Obstacle detection robot with ultrasonic sensor»Design and construction of cell phone charger»Physiochemical assessment of soil samples from Nwambe Reserve Forest, Ndubia Igagu Izzi L.G.A, Ebonyi State.»Antitrypanosomal activity of ethanol extract of Tridax Procumbent leaf and whole flower on T. Brucei infected rats (Invitro and Invivo)»Pharmacological activities of plant secondary metabolites»A study on the effects of beer on the efficacy of antimalarial drug administered 1hour before beer consumption in albino rats»Qualitative production of biodiesel using neem seed oil»Physico-chemical assessment of soil sample from Igbagu reserve forest in Ebonyi State»Fungi associated with the deterioration of in-can and painted walls of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Uwana»Theory and application of direct hydrocarbon indicators»Microbial load of some dehydrated foods with special reference to dried tomatoes and mushrooms»The assessment of surface water quality in Otamiri river in Nekede, Owerri west, Imo state»Antimicrobial properties of edible mushroom»Production of potassium salt K2So4 from agricultural waste unripe plantain peels