Effect of mating in altering oviposition preference for substrata, photoperiod and diet in Helicoverpa armigera females
Abstract
Studies aimed at understanding various factors influencing the female reproductive behavior in general, and egg laying in particular in cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera showed differential responses to factors such as texture of the substratum, photoperiod and diet following mating. Further, the deformity of wings affected oviposition despite normal mating.
