Browsing Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Subject "Entomopathogenic fungus"
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An autodissemination strategy using entomopathogenic fungi and kairomonal attractants for managing thrips on grain legumes
(North-West University (South Africa), 2016)Grain legumes are among the key economical crops widely grown in western and eastern Africa as important sources of food and animal fodder. However, the production of grain legumes in Kenya is seriously affected by a ... -
Management of Spoladea recurvalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) on amaranths using biopesticides
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Amaranths are African indigenous vegetables (AIVs) that are gaining popularity in several countries around the world due to their nutritional, medicinal and economic values. Insect pests are however a major challenge to ... -
Management of Tuta absoluta with introduced and native biocontrol agents
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Tomato, Solanum lycopersicum L. (Solanaceae) is severely damaged by the South American tomato moth, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). Surveys among producers confirmed that the use of synthetic insecticides ...