Determination of Frequency and Distribution of Hessian Fly (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) Biotypes in the Northeastern Soft Wheat Region

B.H. Chen; J.E. Foster; P.L. Taylor; J.E. Araya; C. Kudagamage

Determination of Frequency and Distribution of Hessian Fly (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) Biotypes in the Northeastern Soft Wheat Region

Resource

The Great Lakes Entomologist 23(4): 217-221

Journal

The Great Lakes Entomologist

Journal Volume

23

Journal Issue

4

Pages

217-221

Date Issued

1990-12

Date

1990

Author(s)

B.H. Chen

J.E. Foster

P.L. Taylor

J.E. Araya

C. Kudagamage

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https://scholars.tari.gov.tw/handle/123456789/5399

Abstract

Fifteen collections of Hessian flies from the northern soft winter wheat region of the United States were used to determine the composition and frequency of biotypes. The wheat cultivars 'Seneca' (H7H8), 'Monon' (H-3), 'Knox 62' (H-6, H7H8), and 'Abe' (H-5) were used as differentials. Biotypes J and L replaced biotype B as the prevalent biotype in Indiana, since wheat cultivars having the H-5 and the H-6 genes have been grown. Biotype GP, the least virulent of any Hessian fly biotypes, was still present in New York indicating that wheat cultivars with no genes for resistance are still being grown there. The genetic variability of Hessian fly biotypes that enables them to overcome the resistance in wheat cultivars is discussed.

Publisher

Michigan State University

Type

journal article

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