Response of Stem Borer Growth on Artificial Diet

ABSTRACT

Sengon (Paraserianthes falcataria (L.) Nielsen) is one type of fast growing species which has high economic value due to the wood. It is used for pulp, packing cases and furniture. The biggest problem in sengon plantation is stem borer (Xystrocera festiva Pascoe) attack. The stem borer (boktor) larvae consume sap wood (xylem) and borrowing the wood. Mostly activity of larvae was inside the stem, therefore it is difficult to study about the boktor larvae. The objective of this sudy was to determine the growth of stem borer in artificial diet. Artificial diet can used to several purposes such as study on life cycle, bioassay of pesticide, selection of plant resistant. The aim of this study is to investigate the growth of boktor larvae in artificial diet. Parameters that observed were head diameter, body length, body weight and food consumption. Big size of boktor larvae (± 3 cm) was used in this study. The main component of artificial diet is powder from bark and stem of sengon tree. The results show that boktor larvae could growth optimally in artificial diet that compose from bark powder of sengon, compare to stem ones. Stem of sengon might contain inhibitor compound that could inhibit the growth of boktor larvae.

Keywords: Paraserianthes falcataria, artificial diet, stem borer

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Proceeding INAFOR (International Coference Of Indonesia Forestry Researchers) 2011

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: ., 2012

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2-5

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English

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978-979-8452-45-1

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