Termites are known to cause significant economic losses in yam fields. Therefore, assessing diversity and abundance of termites in yam fields is critical for their control. In this study, we compared the specific richness, abundance, and diversity of functional groups of termite pests in upland a...
Loko, Y.L.E.
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Orobiyi, A.
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Toffa, J.
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Agre, P.
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Tamo, M.
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Roisin, Y.
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[Termites (Blattodea: Termitidae) diversity and assemblages in different yam fields habitats in central Benin]
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Termites (Blattodea: Termitidae) diversity and assemblages in different yam fields habitats in central Benin
Background
Macrotyloma geocarpum Harms is a neglected and underutilized crop in Benin subject to several constraints including storage insect attacks, which contribute to the decrease in its production. An ethnobotanical survey using a semi-structured questionnaire was conducted in 15 villages in...
Loko, Y.L.E.
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Akohonwe, J.
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Toffa, J.
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Orobiyi, A.
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Assogba, Perceval
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Dansi, A.
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Tamò, M.
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[Farmers knowledge, perceptions and management of Kersting’s groundnut (Macrotyloma geocarpum Harms) insect pests in Benin]
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Farmers knowledge, perceptions and management of Kersting’s groundnut (Macrotyloma geocarpum Harms) insect pests in Benin
Stored yam chips are attacked by Dinoderus porcellus Lesne, which can cause significant losses. The predator Alloeocranum biannulipes Montr. and Sign. is a potential biological control agent of D. porcellus. The biology, predation and mating behaviour of A. biannulipes were investigated under lab...
Loko, Y.L.E.
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Gavoedo, D.M.
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Toffa, J.
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Orobiyi, A.
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Thomas-Odjo, A.A.
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Tamò, M.
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[Life table of the predator Alloeocranum biannulipes Montrouzier and Signoret (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) and a test of its ability to suppress populations of Dinoderus porcellus Lesne (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) in stored yam chips]
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Life table of the predator Alloeocranum biannulipes Montrouzier and Signoret (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) and a test of its ability to suppress populations of Dinoderus porcellus Lesne (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) in stored yam chips