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Evaluation of pesticide/variety combinations for thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) management on French beans (P. vulgaris L.) in Kenya
(2007)
A field study was undertaken to evaluate pesticide/variety combinations for thrips infestation and damage in Kabete Field Station, University of Nairobi, Kenya. Four French bean varieties (Amy, Monel, Samantha and Impala) ...
Screening for development of resistance by the spotted stem borer, Chilo Partellus Swinhoe (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) to Bt-maize delta-endotoxins
(2005)
Stem borers are one of the major limiting factors to maize (Zea mays L.) production in the world. In Kenya the damage
caused by stem borers leads to 13.5% yield loss estimated to be 400,000 MT of maize annually. The spotted ...
Resistance of potato varieties to potato tubermoth (phthorimaea opercullela (Zeller).
(University of Nairobi,, 2011)
Potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella Zeller; PTM) is a major pest of potato (Solanum
tuberosum L.) in the field and store, causing losses of up to 23-47 %. This study evaluated
varietal resistance to tuber moth in ...
Effects of different harvest periods on population dynamics of potato tubermoth (Phthorimaea opercullela (Zeller.)
(University of Nairobi,, 2011)
Potato, Solanum tuberosum L., is the second most important food crop in Kenya after maize and
plays an important role in food security. However farmers face many constraints in its
production, with pests and diseases ...
ICT in agricultural education, research, and outreach in Uganda.
(2008)
Past and ongoing efforts in the three functions of the agricultural sector, namely; research, education and outreach in SSA, have not had the desired impacts of transforming the agricultural systems and impacting livelihoods. ...
Field and laboratory investigations onspiromesifen and other acaricides in the control of red spider mites in tomatoes;
(University of Nairobi,, 2003)