Susceptibility of Chilo partellus Swinhoe (Lep., Pyralidae) eggs to entomopathogenic Hyphomycetes

Publication Type

Conference Proceeding

Journal Name

ACS Symposium Series

Publication Date

1-1-2018

Abstract

Small scale farmers in sub-Saharan Africa rely on cultural and traditional methods based on natural products to control root knot nematodes (RKNs). A review of the literature shows that although most of these methods have been successfully tested in laboratory assays, there is limited knowledge on the identities of the bioactive compounds involved. Furthermore, these traditional methods are yet to be scientifically verified under field settings. This chapter examines some of these traditional strategies and explores science-based opportunities for effective control of RKNs for increasing agricultural production in small scale farmer holdings.

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[9780841233553]

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