Abstract:
The biological effects of 60Co
γ-ray irradiation on the larvae of Tenebrio obscurus Fabricius on tobacco were studied.The results showed that irradiation of 50 Gy could effectively control the growth of larvae of Tenebrio obscurus Fabricius, a few larvae might develop into pupae though, the pupae unable to turn into adult by emergence;irradiation of 100 Gy and more could inhibit larvae from taking feed, and the larvae completely died at last.100 Gy could be considered as the effective dosage of 60Co
γ-ray for the control of the larvae of Tenebrio obscurus Fabricius.