Trichogramma Pretiosum Cold Storage Effects on Emergence and Reproduction

Experimental data from a study evaluating the effect of low-temperature storage on the parasitoid Trichogramma pretiosum. The work involved 1,000 eggs containing pupae, stored at 5, 8, and 10°C for periods ranging from 4 to 20 days, with 10 replicates per treatment. The research was conducted by Sandra Maria Morais Rodrigues and aims to aid in the mass production and transport planning of this biological control agent.

Use Cases

• Modeling parasitoid emergence rates based on storage temperature and duration mentioned in the description
• Optimizing cold-storage logistics for biological control agent shipment based on experimental trial results
• Analyzing the reproductive capacity of Trichogramma pretiosum after exposure to different cold-storage conditions

Strengths

• Experimental design includes 1,000 eggs and 10 replicates per treatment, suggesting a structured approach
• Specific storage temperatures (5, 8, 10°C) and durations (4 to 20 days) are defined
• Results include specific emergence rate percentages (e.g., 85.6%, 84.5%, 77.6%) for the evaluated temperatures

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified

Provenance

Source

Sandra Maria Morais Rodrigues via paperswithcode

Collection Method

Experimental trials conducted in a climatic chamber under controlled conditions.