Nitrogen effect on Striga asiatica emergence in maize (Planalto Central of Angola) [PDF]
, 2014 Influence of different levels of nitrogen fertilizer on maize to control Striga asiatica in maize (Zea mays cv. SAM3) was studied in farmer’s fields, Chianga, Huambo, between 2008 to 2010.
Dovala, António Chicapa, Monteiro, Ana
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Livelihood Strategies of Resource-Poor Farmers in Striga-Infested Areas of Western Kenya. [PDF]
Striga hermonthica (del) Benth is threatening rural livelihoods in western Kenya where maize is the major food and cash crop. Vulnerability analysis was conducted on a sample of 802 households in eight districts of Nyanza and Western provinces.
Alene, Arega D. +6 more
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Les espèces parasites herbacées des cultures vivrières en Afrique : biologie et impact, étude au Mali. 1. Reconnaissance et biologie des espèces parasites. 2. Impact des plantes parasites d'après une étude au Mali (1991 - 1994) [PDF]
, 1997 Parmi les plantes parasites, les épirhizes se distinguent en se fixant sur les racines de la plante hôte (exemple du cycle de Striga hermonthica), les épiphytes se développent sur les organes aériens des plantes infestées, genre Topinanthus.
Ba, I. +3 more
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Technology in AgronomySorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is one of the globally important cereal crops well adapted to Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) agro-ecology. However, the productivity of sorghum is hindered by both abiotic and biotic factors including drought, Striga ...
Urgesa Tsega Tulu +3 more
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Towards Reduced Pesticide Use for Cereal Crops in Asia [PDF]
Several opportunities are available for dramatically reducing the use of agrochemicals in Asian cereal crop production. The first section of this paper summarizes past trends and future prospects for pesticide use in Asia for the three major cereal crops:
Gerpacio, Roberta V., Pingali, Prabhu L.
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Essential plant nutrients impair post‐germination development of Striga in sorghum
Plants, People, PlanetSocietal Impact Statement Infestation by the parasitic weed Striga is a major cause of cereal crop production losses on smallholder farms in Africa.
Immaculate M. Mwangangi +3 more
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Assessment of Management Options on Striga Infestation and Maize Grain Yield in Kenya. [PDF]
Weed Sci, 2018 Kanampiu F +6 more
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Determining smallholder farmers’ preferences for Push-Pull technology dissemination pathways in western Kenya [PDF]
The push-pull technology (PPT) has widely been disseminated to control stemborer (Chilo partellus and Busseola fusca) and Striga weeds (Striga hermonthica and Striga asiatica) in maize fields in Kenya. This study examined farmers’ preferences for various
Amudavi, David M. +4 more
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Agronomic traits associated with genetic gains in maize yield during three breeding eras in West Africa [PDF]
, 2016 Studies on genetic gains in grain yield in maize (Zea mays L) is crucial to identify traits of potential value and the necessary modifications in breeding methodologies and strategies for increased progress in future breeding ef-forts.
Badu-Apraku, B. +2 more
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Déterminants de l'hétérogénéité temporelle et spatiale de la pression de foreurs de tige sur maïs dans une région agricole du Kenya [PDF]
, 2011 This study is integrated in a context of research on ecosystem services on pest regulation. In the context of high population rural area in mid altitude Kenya, smallholders have diversified production systems and intensification is based on labor.
Harignordoquy, Miren
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