As result of preliminary tests, free choice tests were carried out with 10 corn genotypes selected (M 9560, XHT 12, A 952, AG 5011, X 9557, Z 8452, C 615, C 435, DINA 888, C 606) to evaluate the attractiveness and preference for oviposition. The corn genotypes Z 8452 (3.1%) and M 9560 (3.2%) were the less attractive while C 615 (24.7%) was the most attractive. Nonpreference for oviposition was observed for A 952, M 9560 and XHT 12 genotypes with mean number of 2.0, 3.0 and 3.4 eggs per container. M 9560, A 952 and Z 8452 genotypes showed feeding nonpreference and/or antibiosis type resistance. The genotypes C 435, C 444, C 606 and AG 8010, were highly susceptible.
Insecta; curculionids; plant resistance; stored grains
