A selection index of multiple quantitative traits of the predator Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mulsant) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) through 12 inbreeding generations
Abstract Morphobiological indicators and selection index are helpful tools to obtain promising genotypes and selecting multiple traits for genetic improvement of the predator, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mulsant) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). The present study was carried out at the Biological Control...
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| description | Abstract Morphobiological indicators and selection index are helpful tools to obtain promising genotypes and selecting multiple traits for genetic improvement of the predator, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mulsant) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). The present study was carried out at the Biological Control Department, Lattakia, Syria, during 2016. Three quantitative traits (QTs), fecundity, preying potential of the 3rd larval instar and larval developmental period, were studied through inbreeding program of 12 successive generations. The numerical changes of the (QTs) were studied across the generations and according to the three tested lines in comparison with control in order to determine the effect of each genetic line. Genetic parameters variances (phenotypic, genetic, environmental, phenotypic coefficient, genotypic coefficient, environmental coefficient, and broad-sense heritability) were estimated for each trait, separately and according to their approved lines, as well as the relative economic value of each trait involved in the design of the selection index equation. Obtained results showed that there were significant reductions in all the studied quantitative traits in the control, when (Po) was compared with (F12). Fecundity and reproduction showed the highest depression and response to the inbreeding program (42.28 and 46.93%), respectively. Statistical analyses of the fecundity line showed significant increases in length of the female, fecundity, and reproduction attained (+ 9.53, + 40.96, + 37.78%), respectively, while significant decreases in all other quantitative traits, survival rate, preying potential of female, preying potential of the 3rd larval instar, and larval developmental period, were recorded (− 2.09, − 27.81, − 15.84, and − 11.10%), respectively. Results of the second line (preying potential of the 3rd larval instar) showed significant reductions in all the studied quantitative traits except, preying potential of the 3rd larval instar and preying potential of female recording (+ 22.81 and + 0.83%), respectively. The third genetic improvement line (larval developmental period) significantly increased only in the same trait (+ 23.83%), while there were significant decreases in all others. Obtained results revealed that broader sense heritability of the three quantitative traits attained 47.43, 31.66, and 17.66%, respectively in the control, increased to 63.70, 40.80, and 33.50% in the three genetic lines of each trait, respectively. A selection index (index weights of the quantitative traits) was calculated. The application of this selection index is necessary to apply it in the genetic improvement programs in order to increase the efficacy of the predator breeding. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4c0cc696de1b42528463cfa1cc027b202022-12-21T21:52:15ZengSpringerOpenEgyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control2536-93422018-05-0128111210.1186/s41938-018-0049-9A selection index of multiple quantitative traits of the predator Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mulsant) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) through 12 inbreeding generationsNadia Al-Khateeb0Louai Asslan1Ghassan Ibrahim2Ahmed El-Heneidy3Directorate of Agriculture, Department of Biological Control, Lattakia Center for Rearing Natural EnemiesFaculty of Agriculture, Damascus UniversityFaculty of Agriculture, Damascus UniversityDepartment of Biological Control, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research CenterAbstract Morphobiological indicators and selection index are helpful tools to obtain promising genotypes and selecting multiple traits for genetic improvement of the predator, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mulsant) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). The present study was carried out at the Biological Control Department, Lattakia, Syria, during 2016. Three quantitative traits (QTs), fecundity, preying potential of the 3rd larval instar and larval developmental period, were studied through inbreeding program of 12 successive generations. The numerical changes of the (QTs) were studied across the generations and according to the three tested lines in comparison with control in order to determine the effect of each genetic line. Genetic parameters variances (phenotypic, genetic, environmental, phenotypic coefficient, genotypic coefficient, environmental coefficient, and broad-sense heritability) were estimated for each trait, separately and according to their approved lines, as well as the relative economic value of each trait involved in the design of the selection index equation. Obtained results showed that there were significant reductions in all the studied quantitative traits in the control, when (Po) was compared with (F12). Fecundity and reproduction showed the highest depression and response to the inbreeding program (42.28 and 46.93%), respectively. Statistical analyses of the fecundity line showed significant increases in length of the female, fecundity, and reproduction attained (+ 9.53, + 40.96, + 37.78%), respectively, while significant decreases in all other quantitative traits, survival rate, preying potential of female, preying potential of the 3rd larval instar, and larval developmental period, were recorded (− 2.09, − 27.81, − 15.84, and − 11.10%), respectively. Results of the second line (preying potential of the 3rd larval instar) showed significant reductions in all the studied quantitative traits except, preying potential of the 3rd larval instar and preying potential of female recording (+ 22.81 and + 0.83%), respectively. The third genetic improvement line (larval developmental period) significantly increased only in the same trait (+ 23.83%), while there were significant decreases in all others. Obtained results revealed that broader sense heritability of the three quantitative traits attained 47.43, 31.66, and 17.66%, respectively in the control, increased to 63.70, 40.80, and 33.50% in the three genetic lines of each trait, respectively. A selection index (index weights of the quantitative traits) was calculated. The application of this selection index is necessary to apply it in the genetic improvement programs in order to increase the efficacy of the predator breeding.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41938-018-0049-9Cryptolaemus montrouzieriInbreedingGenetic parametersQuantitative traitsBroad sense heritabilitySelection index |
| spellingShingle | Nadia Al-Khateeb Louai Asslan Ghassan Ibrahim Ahmed El-Heneidy A selection index of multiple quantitative traits of the predator Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mulsant) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) through 12 inbreeding generations Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Inbreeding Genetic parameters Quantitative traits Broad sense heritability Selection index |
| title | A selection index of multiple quantitative traits of the predator Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mulsant) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) through 12 inbreeding generations |
| title_full | A selection index of multiple quantitative traits of the predator Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mulsant) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) through 12 inbreeding generations |
| title_fullStr | A selection index of multiple quantitative traits of the predator Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mulsant) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) through 12 inbreeding generations |
| title_full_unstemmed | A selection index of multiple quantitative traits of the predator Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mulsant) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) through 12 inbreeding generations |
| title_short | A selection index of multiple quantitative traits of the predator Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mulsant) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) through 12 inbreeding generations |
| title_sort | selection index of multiple quantitative traits of the predator cryptolaemus montrouzieri mulsant coleoptera coccinellidae through 12 inbreeding generations |
| topic | Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Inbreeding Genetic parameters Quantitative traits Broad sense heritability Selection index |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41938-018-0049-9 |
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