Table 1 Effect of single diet ingredients on life parameters of Anopheles stephensi
Diet ingredient | Larval duration (days) | Time L1 to adult (days) | Survival of L1 to pupa (%) | Survival of L1 to adult (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bovine Liver | 9.75 ± 0.25 cd | 11.75 ± 0.25 bcd | 83.33 ± 2.00 a | 74.17 ± 1.36 ab |
Baker’s Yeast Saccharomyas cerevisiae | 14.25 ± 0.49 a | 16.25 ± 0.47 a | 69.17 ± 3.19 bc | 64.17 ± 1.10 b |
Corn Zea maiz | 8.25 ± 0.25 d | 10.25 ± 0.25 d | 80.83 ± 1.59 ab | 78.33 ± 2.82 a |
Mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus | 15.50 ± 0.64 a | 17.50 ± 0.53 a | 60.0 ± 0.92 c | 45.83 ± 0.2.01 c |
Chickpea Cicer arietinum L. | 9.25 ± 0.24 d | 11.25 ± 0.25 cd | 79.17 ± 1.44 ab | 75.0 ± 1.44 ab |
Bean Phaseolus volgaris | 11.75 ± 0.25 b | 13.25 ± 0.25 b | 80.83 ± 1.36 ab | 76.77 ± 1.44 ab |
Rice (Oryza sativa L) | 11.50 ± 0.29 b | 13.50 ± 0.29 b | 71.67 ± 2.50 abc | 70.83 ± 1.04 ab |
Wheat Triticum aestivum | 11.25 ± 0.25 bc | 13.00 ± 0.26 bc | 70.83 ± 1.59 bc | 69.17 ± 1.35 ab |