The objective of this work was to identify sources of resistance to Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) in six corn cultivars (CMS-22, CMS-35, AG-106, Dina-70, AG-510 and CMS-36) which were tested under field conditions using a complete randomized block design with four replications. The following parameters were observed: a) foliar damage, obtained through a visual note scale; b) larvae survival, weigth and length, measured 10 days after artificial plant infestation. There were significant statistical differences (P=0.05) among cultivars only in relation to foliar damage, being AG 510 the most resistant cultivar with an average damage of 5.41. The most susceptible cultivars were CMS 35 and AG 106 which had an average damage of 8.38 and 7.85 respectively. Significant linear correlations (P=0.01) were found between foliar damage and larvae weigth; foliar damage and larvae length; and larvae weigth and larvae length, indicating the possibility of utilization of these parameters to evaluate resistance of corn cultivars to S. frugiperda.
Zea mays; Fall armyworm; Plant resistance; Foliar damage; Larvae survival
