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J Integr Plant Biol ›› 2011, Vol. 53 ›› Issue (3): 178-192.DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-7909.2010.01019.x

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Sorghum Insect Problems and Management

Chunshan Guo1†, Wei Cui1, Xue Feng1, Jianzhou Zhao2 and Guihua Lu1,2*   

  • 收稿日期:2010-10-03 接受日期:2010-11-30 出版日期:2011-03-01 发布日期:2010-12-07

Sorghum Insect Problems and Management

Chunshan Guo1†, Wei Cui1, Xue Feng1, Jianzhou Zhao2 and Guihua Lu1,2*   

  1. 1Beijing Kaituo DNA Biotech Research Center, Beijing 100085, China
    2Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., a DuPont Company, Johnston, IA 50131, USA
  • Received:2010-10-03 Accepted:2010-11-30 Online:2011-03-01 Published:2010-12-07
  • About author:*Corresponding author Tel: +86 10 6298 3570; Fax: +86 10 6298 2231, E-mail: Guihua.lu@pioneer.com

Abstract:

Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) has high levels of starch, sugar, and fiber and is one of the most important energy crops in the world. Insect damage is one of the challenges that impacts sorghum biomass production. There are at least 150 insect species that can infest sorghum varieties worldwide. These insects can complete several generations within a growing season, they target various parts of sorghum plants at developmental stages, and they cause significant biomass losses. Genetic research has revealed the existence of resistant genetics in sorghum and insect tolerant sorghum varieties have been identified. Various control methods have been developed, yet more effective management is needed for increasing sorghum biomass production. Although there are no transgenic sorghum products on the market yet, biotechnology has been recognized as an important tool for controlling insect pests and increasing sorghum production.

 

Guo CS, Cui W, Feng X, Zhao JZ, Lu G (2011) Sorghum insect problems and management. J. Integr. Plant Biol. 53(3), 178–192.

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