Temporal variation in aphid abundance throughout cucumber plant growth stages
Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Jambi University, Muaro Jambi 36361, Jambi, Indonesia.
Research Article
Open Access Research Journal of Biology and Pharmacy, 2024, 10(02), 022–027.
Article DOI: 10.53022/oarjbp.2024.10.2.0009
Publication history:
Received on 08 January 2024; revised on 24 February 2024; accepted on 27 February 2024
Abstract:
This study aims to analyze the abundance of aphids (Aphis gossypii) on cucumber plants (Cucumis sativus L.) during both the vegetative and generative growth phases in the agricultural land of the Jambi farming community. The research employs a descriptive exploratory approach. Data were collected using a total sampling technique, involving the counting of all aphids found on sampled cucumber plants. Measurements of air humidity, temperature, and light intensity were conducted during the observation period. The results revealed that during the vegetative phase, the highest abundance of aphids occurred in the third week after planting (696 individuals), with an average abundance of 174. Conversely, the lowest abundance was observed in the first week after planting (42 individuals), averaging 10.5. In the generative phase, the highest abundance of aphids was recorded in the fifth week after planting (798 individuals), with an average abundance of 133; whereas the lowest abundance was noted in the tenth week after planting (36 individuals), averaging 6.
Keywords:
Abundance; Aphids (Aphis gossypii Glover); Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.); Vegetative growth; Generative growth
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