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Table 5 Mortality responses of Helicoverpa armigera larvae against an entomopathogenic nematode (Steinernema abbasi CS-39) at different time intervals

From: Studies on biological control potential of Steinernema abbasi CS-39 against Helicoverpa armigera (Hub.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) by adopting the regression probit model

Time (hrs)

Regression equation

95% CI

R2 Co-efficient of determination

F

p value

24

Y = 0.2041X + 30.87

− 1.477 to 63.22

0.2078

2.624 (1,10)

0.1363

36

Y = 0.1264X + 75.65

64.79 to 86.51

0.4717

8.93 (1,10)**

0.0136**

48

Y = 0.07420X + 86.38

79.65 to 93.10

0.4452

8.025 (1,10)**

0.0178**

60

Y = 0.02087X + 96.38

92.19 to 100.6

0.1409

1.64 (1,10)

0.2293

  1. Bold values represent statistical significance (p < 0.05)
  2. **Significant