Table 3 Cumulative mortality rate of 3rd instar larvae of Spodoptera litura infected at different concentrations of microencapsulated virus
From: Preparation and performance of insect virus microcapsules
Concentrations (PIB/ml) | No. of Experimental insects | No. of larval Mortality | Mortality rate (%) | Corrected mortality rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7.75 × 106 | 60 | 51 | 85 | 85 |
7.75 × 105 | 60 | 44 | 73 | 73 |
7.75 × 104 | 60 | 27 | 45 | 45 |
7.75 × 103 | 60 | 5 | 8 | 8 |
7.75 × 102 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
CK | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 |