Genetic diversity and population structure in banana (Musa spp.) breeding germplasm
The Plant Genome, Volume 17, Issue 3, September 2024.Abstract Bananas (Musa spp.) are one of the most highly consumed fruits globally, grown in the tropical and sub‐tropical regions. We evaluated 856 Musa accessions from the breeding programs of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture of Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda; the National Agricultural Research Organization of Uganda; the Brazilian ...
Violet Akech +18 more
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The beetle fauna of Dominica, Lesser Antilles (Insecta: Coleoptera) : diversity and distribution [PDF]
, 2006 The beetle fauna of the island of Dominica is summarized. It is presently known to contain 269 genera, and 361 species (in 42 families), of which 347 are named at a species level. Of these, 62 species are endemic to the island.
Peck, Stewart B.
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International Biological Flora: Ceratonia siliqua
Journal of Ecology, Volume 112, Issue 8, Page 1885-1922, August 2024.The carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua) has a long traditional history in Mediterranean cultures providing food for humans and domestic animals. Its remarkable tolerance of drought, salt and fire, with an ability to thrive in poor, dry soils, makes it ideal for a warming Mediterranean climate.
Peter A. Thomas +3 more
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Influence of plant and residue age on attraction, acceptance and larval survival of the banana weevil Cosmopolites sordidus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) [PDF]
Laboratory trials were conducted in Uganda at the Kawanda Agricultural Research Institute to determine attraction, eclosion success and larval survivorship of the banana weevil Cosmopolites sordidus (Germar) on crop residues of different ages.
Gold, C.S. +3 more
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Journal of Applied Entomology, Volume 148, Issue 7, Page 793-803, August 2024.Abstract The control of pests and diseases is one of the main challenges of sustainable agriculture. Plantains, with an annual production of nearly 12 million tons, are a significant staple food crop in West and Central Africa, as well as in Central America.
Pauline Pugeaux +4 more
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Pathogenicity and horizontal transmission of Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae isolates used against Sahlbergella singularis, ccoa pest in Cameroon [PDF]
, 2017 The brown cocoa mirid, Sahlbergella singularis (Heteroptera: Miridae) has been named the most economically important insect pest of cocoa across West African and it is capable to cause yield loss of about 30 to 70%.
Bagny-Beilhe, Leïla +3 more
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Pest Management Science, Volume 80, Issue 7, Page 3088-3097, July 2024.Management of insect pests of macadamia in Australia relies heavily on insecticides. Of the 23 insecticides registered, 19 have registration issues and 12 are presently not approved in the EU, the USA or Canada. Thirteen of 17 pest groups need urgent attention as current effective control methods are at risk.
Kirsten L Ellis +4 more
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Agronomía Costarricense, 2015 Among the species of banana borers, black weevil (Cosmopolites sordidus) is the most economically important pest in Costa Rica and worldwide. The control of C.
Marianela Amador +5 more
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PERBAIKAN USAHA PETERNAKAN SAPI PADA ASPEK PAKAN DI NAGARI SIGUNTUR, KECAMATAN SITIUNG, DHARMASRAYA
Buletin Ilmiah Nagari Membangun, 2018 Community service in Nagari Siguntur, Sitiung District, Dharmasraya Regency aims to: 1) Increase the knowledge and skills of farmers about how to use agricultural waste such as fermented banana weeds as cattle feed and 2) Introduction of innovation ...
Ediset Ediset +2 more
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Evaluasi Bahan Carrier Dalam Pemanfaatan Jamur Entomopatogen, Beauveria Bassiana (BALSAMO) Vuillemin Untuk Mengendalikan Hama Penggerek Bonggol Pisang, Cosmopolites Sordidus GERMAR [PDF]
, 2006 . Hasyim, A. 2006. Evaluation of carrier materials for Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuillemin to control banana corm borer, Cosmopolites sordidus GERMAR.
Hasyim, A. (Ahsol)
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