Screening Some Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor L. Moench) Genotypes for Yield and Resistance Against Stem Borer (Sesamia Calamistis) in Nigeria

Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 01 | Page : 50 55
    By

    Badiru Evila,

  • Ononokpono Glory Enoette,

  • Zainab Abdu Mashi,

  • Dantanko Hadiza,

  • Azuogu Jecinta Chidima,

  • Nwachukwu Ndidiamaka Gladys,

  • Dolapo Adesina,

  • Nneamaka Okpah,

  • Adeboye Seyi,

  • Ighedosa Esther,

  • Obiageli Ubochi Promise,

  1. Deputy Director, Department of gricultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology, Development and Research Agency, Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria
  2. Assistant Chief Research officer, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology, Development and Research Agency, Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria
  3. Assistant Chief Research officer, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria
  4. Assistant Chief Research officer, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria
  5. Chief Research Officer, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology, Development and Research Agency, Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria
  6. Assistant Chief Research Officer, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria
  7. Assistant Director, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria
  8. Research student, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria
  9. Assistant Director, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria
  10. Chief Research Officer, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology, Development and Research Agency, Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria
  11. Chief Research Officer, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria

Abstract

Sorghum is a staple crop with global significance, scientifically it’s known as Sorghum Bicolor, stands as one of the most important cereal crops globally, particularly in regions with arid and semi-arid climates. Sorghum remains a cornerstone of agricultural economies worldwide with its widespread cultivation and diverse applications; however, its production is often hindered by various biotic stresses, with stem borer (Sesamia calamistis) infestation being a significant concern. The stem borer (S. calamistis) threatens sorghum production (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) in Nigeria. This is a serious issue since sorghum is vital for farmers’ livelihoods and food security. Urgent action is needed to combat this pest and protect agriculture. This study aimed to evaluate the resistance levels of elite sorghum genotypes to stem borer infestation in a confined environment (screen house). A total of 40 elite sorghum genotypes from Institute of Agricultural Research Zaria were subjected to controlled infestation with S. calamistis under screen house conditions in National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency, Abuja, Nigeria for tolerance/resistance to S. calamistis during rainy season of 2023. Test plants were artificially infested with five stem borer neonates, and data were recorded, and Observations were made on various parameters including, leaf damage, dead heart, exit hole, tunnel length, agronomic and yield components. Results revealed varying degrees of resistance among the tested genotypes, based on selection index generated, genotypes SAMSORG 48, SAMSORG 49, SAMSORG 50, SAMSORG 51, SOUMBA, ICSB 464, and ICSL 71268 were resistant indicating the potential for breeding programs to develop stem borer-resistant and high yield sorghum varieties tailored to the Nigerian agro-ecosystem.

Keywords: Stem borer, Sesamia Calamistis, Sorghum bicolor, resistance, genotypes, Nigeria

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Badiru Evila, Ononokpono Glory Enoette, Zainab Abdu Mashi, Dantanko Hadiza, Azuogu Jecinta Chidima, Nwachukwu Ndidiamaka Gladys, Dolapo Adesina, Nneamaka Okpah, Adeboye Seyi, Ighedosa Esther, Obiageli Ubochi Promise. Screening Some Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor L. Moench) Genotypes for Yield and Resistance Against Stem Borer (Sesamia Calamistis) in Nigeria. Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology. 2025; 15(01):50-55.
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Badiru Evila, Ononokpono Glory Enoette, Zainab Abdu Mashi, Dantanko Hadiza, Azuogu Jecinta Chidima, Nwachukwu Ndidiamaka Gladys, Dolapo Adesina, Nneamaka Okpah, Adeboye Seyi, Ighedosa Esther, Obiageli Ubochi Promise. Screening Some Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor L. Moench) Genotypes for Yield and Resistance Against Stem Borer (Sesamia Calamistis) in Nigeria. Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology. 2025; 15(01):50-55. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjobt/article=2025/view=196689


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Volume 15
Issue 01
Received 14/11/2024
Accepted 18/01/2025
Published 01/02/2025
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