ABSTRACT
The stem bug (Tibraca limbativentris Stal, 1860) is one of the most harmful rice pests in Brazil. Resistant varieties can be an important method for controlling this pest. The present experiment was carried out in the greenhouse at Embrapa Arroz e Feijão. Evaluation was made of the antibiosis to nymphs of T. limbativentris in 16 rice varieties in an experimental design of randomized blocks in 8 replications. The parameters evaluated were the number of live nymphs, dry matter-mg, body surface-mm2, nymphs survival and development index, and insect days of life. There were three types of tests: a) considering only the data obtained in replications evaluated at 7, 13, 21 and 26 days after the infestation; b) considering only the data from 4 replications evaluated at 35 days after the infestation and; c) considering the data together on 8 replications. It was concluded that the varieties Arroz Comum and Desconhecido Branco, especially the former, showed some degree of antibiosis resistance to nymphs of T. limbativentris.
KEY WORDS
Oryza sativa
; host-plant insect resistance; stem bug