The South American tomato pinworm, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), is a devastating invasive pest of tomato crops in several areas around the world including Africa. Here, we comprehensively review and discuss the relevant scientific knowledge on its occurrence, biological and...
Mansour, R.
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Brévault, T.
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Chailleux, A.
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Cherif, A.
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Grissa-Lebdi, K.
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Haddi, K.
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Mohamed, S.A.
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Nofemela, R.S.
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Oke, A.
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Sylla, S.
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Tonnang, Henri E.Z.
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Zappalà, L.
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Kenis, M.
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Desneux, N.
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Biondi, A.
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[Occurrence, biology, natural enemies and management of Tuta absoluta in Africa]
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Occurrence, biology, natural enemies and management of Tuta absoluta in Africa
Phthorimaea operculella granulovirus (PhopGV) is infectious for larvae of different Gelechiidae insect species, including Tuta absoluta and Phthorimaea operculella. As these are major economic pests in North and sub‐Saharan Africa as well as in the Mediterranean area, the development of locally s...
Ben Tiba, S.
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Larem, A.
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Laarif, A.
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Fritsch, E.
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Undorf-Spahn, K.
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Ekesi, S.
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Wennmann, J.T.
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Kroschel, J.
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Fattouch, S.
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Jehle, J.A.
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Mohamed, S.A.
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[The potential of novel African isolates of Phthorimaea operculella granulovirus for the control of Tuta absoluta.]
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The potential of novel African isolates of Phthorimaea operculella granulovirus for the control of Tuta absoluta.
Aspecies in the Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) complex was detected in Kenya during2003 and classified as Bactrocera invadens Drew, Tsuruta&White.Having spread rapidlythroughout Africa, it threatens agriculture due to crop damage and loss of marketaccess. In a recent revision of the B. dorsalis com...
Villiers, M. de
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Hattingh, V.
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Kriticos, D.J.
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Brunel, S.
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Vayssières, Jean-François
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Sinzogan, A.A.C.
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Billah, M.K.
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Mohamed, S.A.
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Mwatawala, M.
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Abdelgader, H.
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Salah, F.E.
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Meyer, M. de
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[The potential distribution of Bactrocera dorsalis: Considering phenology and irrigation patterns]
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The potential distribution of Bactrocera dorsalis: Considering phenology and irrigation patterns
Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Ashmead), a solitary koinobiont larval–prepupal endoparasitoid of fruit flies, was introduced into Kenya for testing and final release against the recently discovered invasive species, Bactrocera invadens Drew, Tsuruta and White in Africa. Laboratory experiments were...
Mohamed, S.A.
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Ekesi, S.
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Hanna, R.
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[Evaluation of the impact of Diachasmimorpha longicaudata on Bactrocera invadens and five African fruit fly species]
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Evaluation of the impact of Diachasmimorpha longicaudata on Bactrocera invadens and five African fruit fly species
Aphids are regarded as important pest problems of vegetable crops worldwide. Most vegetable growers in sub-Saharan Africa heavily rely on synthetic chemical insecticides for aphids’ control. Fungus-based biopesticides are being considered as alternatives to chemical insecticides. This study evalu...
Bayissa, W.
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Ekesi, S.
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Mohamed, S.A.
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Kaaya, G.P.
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Wagacha, J.M.
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Hanna, R.
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Maniania, N.K.
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[Selection of fungal isolates for virulence against three aphid pest species of crucifers and okra]
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Selection of fungal isolates for virulence against three aphid pest species of crucifers and okra
Fopius arisanus (Sonan), a solitary koinobiont endoparasitoid of fruit flies, was introduced for testing and final release against the recently discovered species Bactrocera invadens Drew, Tsuruta and White in Africa. Laboratory experiments were conducted to assess host preference, host acceptabi...
Mohamed, S.A.
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Ekesi, S.
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Hanna, R.
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[Old and new hostparasitoid associations: parasitism of the invasive fruit fly Bactrocera invadens (Diptera: Tephritidae) and five African fruit fly species by Fopius arisanus, an Asian opiine parasitoid]
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Old and new hostparasitoid associations: parasitism of the invasive fruit fly Bactrocera invadens (Diptera: Tephritidae) and five African fruit fly species by Fopius arisanus, an Asian opiine parasitoid
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
Sudan Desert sheep and Australian Merino sheep were compared for live-animal measurements, carcass conformation and composition. The Desert sheep had significantly longer trunks (p
Babiker, S.A.
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Mohamed, S.A.
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[Live-animal measurements and carcass characteristics of Sudan Desert and Australian Merino sheep]
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Live-animal measurements and carcass characteristics of Sudan Desert and Australian Merino sheep