Survey and abundance of mealybug species (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)infesting cassava in Kerala
Journal of Tropical AgricultureCassava (Manihot esculenta) is an important crop in Kerala, yet it is highly susceptible to infestations by various mealybugspecies that significantly impact yield. This study aimed to survey and assess the abundance of mealybug species infestingcassava in key growing regions of Kerala.
Jasti Sri Vishnu Murthy +5 more
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, 2018 The encyrtid wasp Epidinocarsis (= Apoanagyrus) lopezi (De Santis) was imported from Paraguay into Nigeria for the biological control of the cassava mealybug, Phenacoccus manihoti Matile‐Ferrero.
Herren, H.R., Lema, K.M.
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Cassava mealybug biological control delivers multi-faceted societal benefits
Comptes Rendus. Biologies, 2019 As core component of sustainable intensification, biological control constitutes a tailor-made solution for the long-term management of both endemic and invasive pests. Here, drawing upon the example of the cassava mealybug ( Phenacoccus manihoti ; Hemiptera), we illuminate the myriad ...
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, 2019 The cassava mealybug, Phenacoccus manihoti Mat.‐Ferr., spread in Zaire from foci at Kinshasa (1973), Mulandi (1978), and Goma (1982). It now occurs over an area of 560 000 km2, mainly in regions with a dry season of at least 90 days. Within these regions
Muaka, T. +2 more
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COMPARING THE PROFITABILITY OF CASSAVA-BASED PRODUCTION SYSTEMS IN THREE WEST AFRICAN COUNTRIES: COTE D'IVOIRE, GHANA AND NIGERIA [PDF]
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) cassava-producing countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire have developed, in recent years, a renewed interest in cassava as an alternative food crop.
Crawford, Eric W. +2 more
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, 2018 Role of trichome density in cassava resistance to mealybug, Phenacoccus manihoti Matile-Ferrero was evaluated on the apex, the first expanded leaf and the stem in pubescent and glabrous cassava varieties.
Kasu, T., Odebiyi, J., Lema, K.
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GENDER PARTICIPATION IN CASSAVA PROCESSING ACTIVITIES IN AYETORO AREA OF OGUN STATE [PDF]
The research investigated gender participation in cassava processing activities in Ayetoro area of Ogun State. Cassava is a staple food in Nigeria generally processed into “gari”, “lafun” and “fufu”.
Fapojuwo, O.E.
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Perspective article: Food security in tropical Africa through climate-smart plant health management. [PDF]
Heliyon, 2023 Neuenschwander P +4 more
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Reference Gene Selection for Analyzing the Transcription Patterns of Two Fatty Acyl-CoA Reductase Genes From Paracoccus marginatus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). [PDF]
J Insect Sci, 2021 Liang X +5 more
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Quarantine Disinfestation of Papaya Mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) Using Gamma and X-rays Irradiation. [PDF]
Insects, 2023 Song ZJ +6 more
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