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The study investigates the host preference of the rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae, on various cereals including maize, paddy, sorghum, barley, wheat, and oat. Results indicate that maize is the most preferred host, exhibiting the highest oviposition period, fecundity, and adult emergence rates, while oat shows the least preference. The findings highlight the significant impact of host selection on the biology and life cycle of the rice weevil, which is a major pest of stored grains.

Author

Michelle Ann Deocera

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