Effects of Some DNA Gyrase Inhibitors on the Survival and Development of Pimpla turionellae (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) Larvae Reared on an Artificial Diet

Kemal BÜYÜKGÜZEL

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Effects of Some DNA Gyrase Inhibitors on the Survival and Development of Pimpla turionellae (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) Larvae Reared on an Artificial Diet

Authors:

Kemal BÜYÜKGÜZEL

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Zoology 2002 Vol.26 Issue 1, pp.121-126

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2001

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000778655

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6114

pISSN:

1300-0179

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Abstract:

 

The effects of novobiocin, nalidixic and oxolinic acids, which are potent antibacterial agents, on the survival and development of the hymenopterous endoparasitoid Pimpla turionellae L. were investigated alone by rearing the larvae aseptically on chemically defined synthetic diets. The percentage of fifth instar larvae was not significantly affected by the diets with different levels of the antibiotics used in the study. A diet containing the lowest level of novobiocin significantly increased the yields of pupae and adults. This level also significantly shortened the developmental time for fifth instar, but had no significant effect on the complete development of the larvae up to adult emergence. Oxolinic acid at the lowest level had no effect on survival, but prolonged the development of the insect. In general, the rate of development was significantly increased and survival was decreased with high levels of the antibiotics used in the study. However, nalidixic acid at all tested levels caused a striking decrease in survival. These results suggest the dietary compatibility of novobiocin and, to some extent, oxolinic acid at the lowest tested level with the artificial rearing of the insect for biological control.

 

The effects of novobiocin, nalidixic and oxolinic acids, which are potent antibacterial agents, on the survival and development of the hymenopterous endoparasitoid Pimpla turionellae L. were investigated alone by rearing the larvae aseptically on chemically defined synthetic diets. The percentage of fifth instar larvae was not significantly affected by the diets with different levels of the antibiotics used in the study. A diet containing the lowest level of novobiocin significantly increased the yields of pupae and adults. This level also significantly shortened the developmental time for fifth instar, but had no significant effect on the complete development of the larvae up to adult emergence. Oxolinic acid at the lowest level had no effect on survival, but prolonged the development of the insect. In general, the rate of development was significantly increased and survival was decreased with high levels of the antibiotics used in the study. However, nalidixic acid at all tested levels caused a striking decrease in survival. These results suggest the dietary compatibility of novobiocin and, to some extent, oxolinic acid at the lowest tested level with the artificial rearing of the insect for biological control.

Article Details

Effects of Some DNA Gyrase Inhibitors on the Survival and Development of Pimpla turionellae (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) Larvae Reared on an Artificial Diet

Authors:

Kemal BÜYÜKGÜZEL

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Zoology 2002 Vol.26 Issue 1, pp.121-126

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2001

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000778655

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6114

pISSN:

1300-0179

Pimpla turionellae

novobiocin

nutrition

survival

development

Issues

Article Details

Effects of Some DNA Gyrase Inhibitors on the Survival and Development of Pimpla turionellae (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) Larvae Reared on an Artificial Diet

Authors: Kemal BÜYÜKGÜZEL

Publisher: TUBITAK

Journal: Turkish Journal of Zoology 2002 Vol.26 Issue 1, pp.121-126

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 12/2001

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2000778655

Frequency: Bimonthly

eISSN: 1303-6114

pISSN: 1300-0179

Pimpla turionellae

novobiocin

nutrition

survival

development

Issues

Authors:

Kemal BÜYÜKGÜZEL

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Zoology 2002 Vol.26 Issue 1, pp.121-126

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2001

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000778655

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6114

pISSN:

1300-0179