Biology, Morphometric Characteristics and Life Table Parameters of the Pulse Beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius) on Green Gram under Laboratory Conditions
Background: The pulse beetle Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius) is a major pest of stored green gram, leading to significant losses in seed quantity and quality. This study looked at the developmental biology, morphological characteristics, reproduction, sex ratio and population growth of C. maculatus reared on green...