The infectivity and pathogenicity of three native entomopathogenic nematodes (Heterorhabditis (HNI 0100 and sp-CIAT) and Steinernema (SNI 0198)) were evaluated in third instar larvae of Phyllophaga menetriesi (Blanchard) under laboratory conditions. Concentrations of 7000 and 13,000 infective juv...
Quintero Marín, M.P.
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Caicedo, AM
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Montoya Lerma, J
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Gaigl, A
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[Evaluation of three native entomopathogenic nematodes (Rhabditidae) against third instar larvae of Phyllophaga menetriesi (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)]
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Evaluation of three native entomopathogenic nematodes (Rhabditidae) against third instar larvae of Phyllophaga menetriesi (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)
Chemical exclusion of predators with permethrin was used to test the effectiveness of the phytoseiid predator Amblyseius limonicus Garman and McGregor and a complex of minor predators in the biological control of tetranychid (Mononychellus spp., Tetranychus spp., and Oligonychus peruvianus McGreg...
Braun, Ann R.
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Bellotti, Anthony C.
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Guerrero, JM
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Wilson, LT
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[Effect of predator exclusion on cassava infested with tetranychid mites (Acari: Tetranychidae)]
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Effect of predator exclusion on cassava infested with tetranychid mites (Acari: Tetranychidae)
The cassava mealybug has a defense mechanism against its natural enemy Epidinocarsis lopezi. When the female wasp lays its eggs inside the mealybug, the mealybug`s blood cells surround or encapsulate the parasitoid`s egg or larvae. This is followed by a hardening or blackening of the capsule, cal...
Sullivan, D.J.
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[Encapsulation and melanization. The mealybug defends itself against a natural enemy-but loses]
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Encapsulation and melanization. The mealybug defends itself against a natural enemy-but loses
Damage caused by the fruit fly Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (syn. B. invadens Drew, Tsuruta & White) (Diptera: Tephritidae) on mangoes in Senegal leads to production losses. A potential biological control agent against this pest is the weaver ant Oecophylla longinoda Latreille (Hymenoptera: Formi...
Diame, L.
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Grechi, I.
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Rey, J.
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Sane, C.A.
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Diatta, P.
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Vayssières, Jean-François
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Yasmine, A.
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Bon, H. de
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Diarra, K.
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[Influence of Oecophylla longinoda latreille, 1802 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) on mango infestation by Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae) in relation to Senegalese orchard design and management practices]
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Influence of Oecophylla longinoda latreille, 1802 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) on mango infestation by Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae) in relation to Senegalese orchard design and management practices
A total of 72 fungal endophytes were isolated from surface-sterilized roots of healthy 'Gros Michel' (AAA genome, Gros Michel subgroup) banana plants in Turrialba, Costa Rica. In vitro and in vivo tests were carried out in order to identify microorganisms with potential activity against Fusarium ...
Chaves, N.P.
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Staver, Charles
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Dita, M.A.
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[Potential of Trichoderma asperellum for biocontrol of Fusarium wilt in banana]
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Potential of Trichoderma asperellum for biocontrol of Fusarium wilt in banana
Endophytic colonization by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum can result in increased host resistance topests and diseases, and greater biomass production. However, few studies have assessed the field performanceof this fungus for biological control of pests and diseases in banana. Further to greenhou...
Waweru, B.W.
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Turoop, L.
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Kahangi, E.
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Coyne, D.L.
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Dubois, T.
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[Nonpathogenic Fusarium oxysporum endophytes provide field control of nematodes, improving yield of banana (Musa sp.)]
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Nonpathogenic Fusarium oxysporum endophytes provide field control of nematodes, improving yield of banana (Musa sp.)
On-farm augmentative releases of the parasitoid Habrobracon hebetor (Say) for controlling the millet head miner (MHM) Heliocheilus albipunctella (de Joannis) were tested in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from 2007 to 2009. In addition, a survey of farmers’ perceptions of insect pests, with particul...
Ba, Malick N.
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Baoua, I.
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N'Diaye, M.
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Dabiré, C.
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Sanon, A.
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Tamò, M.
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[Biological control of the millet head miner Heliocheilus albipunctella in the Sahelian region by augmentative releases of the parasitoid wasp Habrobracon hebetor: effectiveness and farmers perceptions]
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Biological control of the millet head miner Heliocheilus albipunctella in the Sahelian region by augmentative releases of the parasitoid wasp Habrobracon hebetor: effectiveness and farmers perceptions
Goergen, Georg E.
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Ajuonu, O.
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Kyofa-Boamah, M.E.
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Umeh, V.
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Bokonon-Ganta, A.H.
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Tamo, M.
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Neuenschwander, P.
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[Classical biological control of Papaya mealybug in West Africa]
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Classical biological control of Papaya mealybug in West Africa
Ahlé, V.
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Coyne, D.L.
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Coosemans, J.
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Affokpon, A.
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Agbede, R.D.
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[Better vegetable production systems in West Africa: prospects for the use of native antagonistic fungi for nematode management]
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Better vegetable production systems in West Africa: prospects for the use of native antagonistic fungi for nematode management
In many African countries, the misuse of chemical insecticides is questioned with the awareness of their negative effects on ecosystems and human health. There is, therefore, constant request from consumers for alternatives to chemical insecticide in plant protection. In the present study, the ef...
Douro-Kpindou, O.K.
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Djegui, D.A.
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Maffon, S.
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Paraïso, A.
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Glitho, I.A.
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Tamò, M.
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[Comparative study of the efficacy of entomopathogenic fungi, chemicals and botanical pesticides in the management of cotton pests and their natural enemies in Benin]
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Comparative study of the efficacy of entomopathogenic fungi, chemicals and botanical pesticides in the management of cotton pests and their natural enemies in Benin