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STUDIES ON THE BIOLOGY OF PULSE BEETLE (Callosobruchus Chinensis L.) ON COWPEA IN LABORATORY CONDITIONS
ISSN: 2277 - 7601Publisher: author   
STUDIES ON THE BIOLOGY OF PULSE BEETLE (Callosobruchus Chinensis L.) ON COWPEA IN LABORATORY CONDITIONS
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Publisher: Kiran Abasaheb More
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2277 - 7601
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Abstract
Pulses are a principle source of dietary protein and also possess the property of maintaining and reinstate soil richness. They are excellentsources of proteins (20-40%), carbohydrates (50-60%) and are fairly good sources of thiamin, niacin, calcium, and iron. Thus, pulses playan important role in human diet. Pulse beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis Linnaeus is a serious damaging pest of the world. It attacks mainlythe pulses. Studies on the biology of pulse beetle infesting stored cowpea were conducted. The mean incubation period was 3.40