Results 101 to 110 of about 1,590 (194)
Biology and ecology of Apanteles taragamae, a larval parasitoid of the cowpea pod borer Maruca vitrata [PDF]
, 2011 Maruca vitrata Fabricius is a key insect pest of cowpea in West Africa. Larvae of this moth can cause up to 80% of yield losses. The first classical biological control programme against M.
Dannon, A.E.
core +1 more source
Annals of Agricultural Sciences, 2019 Insecticide application is the recommended practice for control of insect pests on cowpea (Vigna unquiculata (L) Walp). However, these have negative effects on humans and the environment, apart from being costly for resource-poor farmers.
F. Kusi +9 more
doaj +1 more source
The International Journal of Developmental Biology, 2009 The intersex (ix) gene works in concert with doublesex (dsx) at the bottom of the sex-determination hierarchy to control somatic sexual differentiation in Drosophila melanogaster females. Here we report the isolation and characterization of the Drosophila intersex (ix) homologue in the pest lepidopteron Maruca vitrata (Mvix).
Cavaliere D +3 more
openaire +5 more sources
The Distribution and Importance of Arthropod Pests and Weeds of Agriculture in Myanmar [PDF]
Farm Management,
Morris, Heather, Waterhouse, Doug F.
core +1 more source
EVALUATION OF CERTAIN INSECTICIDES AGAINST SPOTTED POD BORER [MARUCA VITRATA (GEYER)] ON MUNGBEAN (VIGNA RADIATA L.) [PDF]
, 2015 Present study was conducted at Agricultural Research Farm, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi during Kharif season of 2013 and 2014 to know the efficacy of certain newer group of insecticides (Indoxacarb 14.5% SC, Spinosad 45% SC, Lambda cyhatlothrin 5 ...
BIRBAL BAIRWA, P. S. SINGH
core +1 more source
Field Screening of Black Gram Genotypes for Resistance against the Spotted Pod Borer, Maruca vitrata (Fabricius) under Southern Telangana Conditions, India [PDF]
Black gram (Vigna mungo L. Hepper) is India\u27s third most important pulse crop. Throughout its growth, the crop is vulnerable to various insect pests from sowing to harvest and during post-harvest.
Aparna, K. +5 more
core +2 more sources
Toxicity of Dithiothreitol (DTT) Onlipolytic Activity of Maruca vitrata (Fabricius)
Acta Scientific Microbiology, 2023 SA Jadhav, RM Gejage
openaire +1 more source
Progress in Integrated Control of Soybean Pests Worldwide [PDF]
, 1983 Soybean is a multi-purpose crop, an important source of protein in food for humans and has many industrial uses and medic inal values. In addition, it plays a very important rol e in maintaining the balance of the energy in human ecosystems.
Luo, Yizhen
core
Chemical and Biological Technologies in AgricultureBackground In Africa, food legumes such as cowpeas and beans constitute important sources of proteins for millions of rural and urban populations. However, attacks by multiple pest species can reduce yields by up to 80%.
Hilaire Kpongbe +5 more
doaj +1 more source
AgronomyCowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is a vital crop in sub-Saharan Africa, but the legume pod borer (LPB), Maruca vitrata, can cause over 80% yield losses.
Jerry A. Nboyine +15 more
doaj +1 more source