Assessing the resistance of soybean genotypes to <i>Callosobruchus chinensis</i> L. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Ethiopia

by analysing oviposition rates, adult emergence, and seed weight loss. Results revealed substantial genetic variation among genotypes for their resistance. Two genotypes (G-44 and G-38) exhibited strong resistance, and 16 showed moderate resistance, while the rest were susceptible. The vulnerability of released cultivars in Ethiopia underscores the critical importance of integrating bruchid resistance into future breeding programmes. Addressing this challenge is critical for sustaining soybean productivity and ensuring post-harvest seed integrity in bruchid-prone regions.