Cocoa mirids, Sahlbergella singularis and Distantiella theobroma, are the most economically important insect pests of cocoa in West and Central Africa, where they can cause up to 40% losses in cocoa yields. Sahlbergella singularis is the most common species in Cameroon and was therefore targeted ...
Mahot, H.C.
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Mahob, J.R.
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Hall, D.R.
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Arnold, S.E.J.
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Fotso, A.K.
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Membang, G.
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Ewane, N.
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Kemga, A.
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Fiaboe, K.K.M.
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Bilong, C.F.B
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Hanna, R.
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[Visual cues from different trap colours affect catches of Sahlbergella singularis (Hemiptera: Miridae) in sex pheromone traps in Cameroon cocoa plantations]
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Visual cues from different trap colours affect catches of Sahlbergella singularis (Hemiptera: Miridae) in sex pheromone traps in Cameroon cocoa plantations
Fish farming is faced with the challenge of high cost of feeds because of the cost of high quality protein needed for formulation of the feeds. Thus, there is urgent need for alternative protein sources. The effects of substituting freshwater shrimp meal (FWSM) with black soldier fly larvae meal ...
n 2008, the invasive tomato red spider mite Tetranychus evansi (Acari: Tetranychidae), a pest of sola-
naceous crops, was identi
fi
ed for the
fi
rst time as the cause of serious damage on tomato (
Solanum
lycopersicum
L.; Solanaceae) crops in Benin. Since then, frequent outbreaks have been obser...
Azandémè-Hounmalon, G.Y.
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Affognon, Hippolyte D.
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Komlan, F.A.
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Tamo, M.
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Fiaboe, K.K.M.
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Kreiter, S.
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Martin, T.
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[Farmers control practices against the invasive red spider mite, Tetranychus evansi Baker & Pritchard in Benin]
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Farmers control practices against the invasive red spider mite, Tetranychus evansi Baker & Pritchard in Benin
Intensification of agriculture, combined with poor agronomic practices have increased the incidence of plant parasitic nematodes (PPN) and other soil pathogens in East Africa, which consequently affects crop productivity in small holder farms. The objective of the study was to assess the effectiv...
Insect pests pose major challenges to optimum productivity of amaranth in Africa and Asia. The use of insecticides is the main control strategy, but is expensive and may pose health and environmental concerns, especially if proper care is not taken. Host plant resistance offers a cheap and sustai...
Othim, S.T.O.
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Srinivasan, R.
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Kahuthia-Gathu, R.
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Dubois, T.
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Dinssa, F.F.
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Ekesi, S.
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Fiaboe, K.K.M.
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[Screening for resistance against major lepidopteran and stem weevil pests of amaranth in Tanzania]
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Screening for resistance against major lepidopteran and stem weevil pests of amaranth in Tanzania
In 2007 two long-term trials were established in Kenya to contribute research-based evidence to the global debate on the productivity, economic viability and sustainability of different agricultural production systems. These trials compare conventional (Conv) and organic (Org) farming systems at ...
Adamtey, Noah
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Musyoka, M.W.
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Zundel, C.
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Cobo Borrero, Juan G.
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Karanja, E.
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Fiaboe, K.K.M.
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Muriuki, A.
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Mucheru-Muna, M.
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Vanlauwe, Bernard
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Berset, E.
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Messmer, M.M.
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Gattinger, A.
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Bhullar, G.S.
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Cadisch, Georg
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Fliessbach, A.
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Mäder, Paul
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Niggli, U.
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Foster, D.
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[Productivity, profitability and partial nutrient balance in maize-based conventional and organic farming systems in Kenya]
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Productivity, profitability and partial nutrient balance in maize-based conventional and organic farming systems in Kenya
In sub-Saharan Africa, urban populations are projected to increase by 115% in the coming 15 years. In addition, economic growth and dietary shifts towards animal source foods have put high pressure and demand on agricultural production. The high ecological footprint of meat and dairy production, ...
Shumo, M.
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Khamis, F.M.
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Tanga, C.M.
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Fiaboe, K.K.M.
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Subramanian, S.
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Ekesi, S.
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Huis, A. van
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Borgemeister, C.
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[Influence of temperature on selected life-history traits of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) reared on two common urban organic waste streams in Kenya]
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Influence of temperature on selected life-history traits of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) reared on two common urban organic waste streams in Kenya
The microbial composition of farmed and wild Scapsipedus icipe and Gryllus bimaculatus is presented. The aim of this study is to determine the microbial load of the two cricket species and evaluate the efficiency of processing methods (boiling, sun-drying, freeze-drying, snap-freezing and deep-fr...
Gatheru, J.W.
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Khamis, F.M.
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Ombura, F.L.O.
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Nonoh, J.
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Tanga, C.M.
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Maina, J.
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Mohamed, S.A.
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Subramanian, S.
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Ekesi, S.
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Fiaboe, K.K.M.
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[Impact of processing methods on microbial load of reared and wild-caught edible crickets (Scapsipedus icipe and Gryllus bimaculatus) in Kenya]
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Impact of processing methods on microbial load of reared and wild-caught edible crickets (Scapsipedus icipe and Gryllus bimaculatus) in Kenya
Maize farmers in sub-Saharan Africa recently experienced unusual damage in their farms, attributed to the fall armyworm (FAW) Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith). This pest was first recorded in Africa in 2016, but detailed information on its distribution and damage and farmer's response in invad...
Fotso Kuate, A.
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Hanna, R.
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Doumtsop Fotio, A.R.P.
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Abang, A.F.
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Nanga, S.N.
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Ngatat, S.
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Tindo, M.
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Masso, C.
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Ndemah, R.
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Suh, C.
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Fiaboe, K.K.M.
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[Spodoptera frugiperda Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Cameroon: case study on its distribution, damage, pesticide use, genetic differentiation and host plants]
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Spodoptera frugiperda Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Cameroon: case study on its distribution, damage, pesticide use, genetic differentiation and host plants
To match Nitrogen (N) supply to crop N demand, it is essential to understand N release and uptake patterns in different farming systems and crops. To assesses the dynamics of N released in organic and conventional systems and potential synchrony and asynchrony in crop N uptake, a study was conduc...
Musyoka, M.W.
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Adamtey, N.
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Bünemann, Else K.
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Muriuki, A.W.
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Karanja, E.N.
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Mucheru-Muna, M.
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Fiaboe, K.K.M.
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Cadisch, Georg
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[Nitrogen release and synchrony in organic and conventional farming systems of the central highlands of Kenya]
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Nitrogen release and synchrony in organic and conventional farming systems of the central highlands of Kenya