Suppression of development of callosobruchus maculatus (F.)(Col.: Bruchidea) in bambara groundnut seeds exposed to solar heat in the Nigerian savanna

The effect of Solarization on the development of Callosobrushus Maculatus was investigated in the Nigerian svanna during the hot season from April to Ma, 1999: Development of C. maculatus adult progeny was completely suppressed in seeds of bambara groundnut. Vigna subterrened bearing bruchid eggs or barbouring first and second instar lavae that were expose to the sun...