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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 ...
Effect Of Varying Inorganic Nitrogen Fertilizer Regimes On Growth, Yield And Quality Of Snapbeans.
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
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 ...
Pesticide Use and Implications in Horticultural Export Crops in Kenya
(2002)
Horticultural exports earned Kenya 14 billion and 20 billion shillings in the years 2000 and 2001 respectively,
from an estimated volume of 99 million tonnes and 93 million tonnes respectively. This indicates an increase
in ...
Use of green manure plants in cropping systems to suppress root-knot nematodes
(2007)
Green manure plants namely Calliandra calothyrsus, Canavalia ensiformis, Chenopodium quinoa, Crotalaria juncea, Desmodium uncinartum, Gliricidia sepium, Leucaena leucocephala, Mucuna pruriens, Tephrosia purpurea, Tithonia ...
Distribution of potato tuber moth (Phthorimea opercullela (Zeller) and damage caused by potato tubers (Solanum tuberosum L.
(University of Nairobi,, 2011)
Potato tuber moth complex of P. operculella (Zeller), Tecia solanivora (Povolny) and
Symmetrischema tangolias (Geyen) has a worldwide distribution and is a major pest of potatoes
affecting seed potato and ware potato in ...
Distribution Of Potato Tuber Moth (Phthorimea Opercullela (Zeller) And Damage Caused By Potato Tubers (Solanum Tuberosum L.)
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Potato tuber moth complex of P. operculella (Zeller), Tecia solanivora (Povolny) and
Symmetrischema tangolias (Geyen) has a worldwide distribution and is a major pest of potatoes
affecting seed potato and ware potato in ...
Status, Constraints And Marketing Opportunities For Canning Navy Beans In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Navy (small white) bean is one of the most important grain type predominantly grown by the
smallholder farmers in eastern Africa. It is a pro-poor commodity that not only supports food
security, but also offers new options ...