Temporal variation in aphid abundance throughout cucumber plant growth stages

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the abundance of aphids (Aphis gossypii) on cucumber plants (Cucumis sativus L.) during both the vegetative and generative growth phases in the agricultural land of the Jambi farming community. The research employs a descriptive exploratory approach. Data were collected using a total sampling technique, involving the counting of all aphids found on sampled cucumber plants. Measurements of air humidity, temperature, and light intensity were conducted during the observation period. The results revealed that during the vegetative phase, the highest abundance of aphids occurred in the third week after planting (696 individuals), with an average abundance of 174. Conversely, the lowest abundance was observed in the first week after planting (42 individuals), averaging 10.5. In the generative phase, the highest abundance of aphids was recorded in the fifth week after planting (798 individuals), with an average abundance of 133; whereas the lowest abundance was noted in the tenth week after planting (36 individuals), averaging 6.