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Effect of sterilants and plant growth regulators in regenerating commonly used cassava cultivars at the Kenyan coast by Kidasi, Patrick Clay, Kilalo, Dora Chao, Mwang'ombe, Agnes Wakesho

“…Cassava is an important root crop whose seed system is undeveloped. Micropropagation of explants in vitro has the potential of addressing the challenge of the…”
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Do the invasive Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), and the maize lepidopteran stemborers compete when sharing the same food? by Sokame, Bonoukpoè Mawuko, Malusi, Peter, Subramanian, Sevgan, Kilalo, Dora Chao, Juma, Gerald, Calatayud, Paul-André

“…In insect communities, the outcome of intra- and inter-specific competitions for food utilisation depend primarily upon density and duration even…”
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Farmers' Sources and Varieties of Cassava Planting Materials in Coastal Kenya by Kidasi, Patrick Clay, Chao, Dora Kilalo, Obudho, Elias Otieno, Mwang'ombe, Agnes Wakesho

“…Cassava ( Manihot esculenta Crantz) grows in diverse agro-ecological zones. In Kenya, it is widely cultivated in Western and Coastal regions. It is mainly…”
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Caterpillar-induced plant volatiles attract conspecific and heterospecific adults for oviposition within a community of lepidopteran stemborers on maize plant by Sokame, Bonoukpoè Mawuko, Ntiri, Eric Siaw, Ahuya, Peter, Torto, Baldwyn, Le Ru, Bruno Pierre, Kilalo, Dora Chao, Juma, Gerald, Calatayud, Paul-André

“…Olfactory cues may influence host plant preferences for oviposition of female moths within a community of stemborers that utilise the same resource. This study…”
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Metagenomic analyses and genetic diversity of Tomato leaf curl Arusha virus affecting tomato plants in Kenya by Avedi, Edith Khamonya, Adediji, Adedapo Olutola, Kilalo, Dora Chao, Olubayo, Florence Mmogi, Macharia, Isaac, Ateka, Elijah Miinda, Machuka, Eunice Magoma, Mutuku, Josiah Musembi

“…Tomato production is threatened worldwide by the occurrence of begomoviruses which are associated with tomato leaf curl diseases. There is little information…”
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Survey of cassava brown streak disease and association of factors influencing its epidemics in smallholder cassava cropping systems of coastal Kenya by Munguti, Florence Mutave, Nyaboga, Evans Nyaega, Kilalo, Dora Chao, Yegon, Hillary Kipkoech, Macharia, Isaac, Mwango'mbe, Agnes Wakesho

“…Cassava productivity is threatened by viral diseases which have become the main phytosanitary problems in cassava farmers. Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD)…”
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Impact of an Exotic Invasive Pest, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), on Resident Communities of Pest and Natural Enemies in Maize Fields in Kenya by Sokame, Bonoukpoè Mawuko, Musyoka, Boaz, Obonyo, Julius, Rebaudo, François, Abdel-Rahman, Elfatih M., Subramanian, Sevgan, Kilalo, Dora Chao, Juma, Gérald, Calatayud, Paul-André

“…The interactions among insect communities influence the composition of pest complexes that attack crops and, in parallel, their natural enemies, which regulate…”
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Survey of Fungal Foliar and Panicle Diseases in Smallholder Sorghum Cropping Systems in Different Agro-Ecologies of Lower Eastern Kenya by Koima, Irene Njeri, Kilalo, Dora Chao, Orek, Charles O., Wagacha, John Maina, Nyaboga, Evans N.

“…Sorghum is a staple food crop and plays a critical role in subsistence farming in Kenya due to its adaptability to marginal agro-ecological zones. However,…”
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Influence of Temperature on the Interaction for Resource Utilization Between Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), and a Community of Lepidopteran Maize Stemborers Larvae by Sokame, Bonoukpoè Mawuko, Rebaudo, François, Malusi, Peter, Subramanian, Sevgan, Kilalo, Dora Chao, Juma, Gerald, Calatayud, Paul-André

“…Intra- and interspecific interactions within communities of species that utilize the same resources are characterized by competition or facilitation. The…”
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Identification and Characterization of Colletotrichum Species Causing Sorghum Anthracnose in Kenya and Screening of Sorghum Germplasm for Resistance to Anthracnose by Koima, Irene Njeri, Kilalo, Dora Chao, Orek, Charles O, Wagacha, John Maina, Nyaboga, Evans N

“…Anthracnose caused by species is one of the most destructive fungal diseases of sorghum with annual yield losses of up to 100%. Although the resistance to…”
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Carry-Over Niches for Lepidopteran Maize Stemborers and Associated Parasitoids during Non-Cropping Season by Sokame, Bonoukpoè Mawuko, Rebaudo, François, Musyoka, Boaz, Obonyo, Julius, Mailafiya, Duna Madu, Le Ru, Bruno Pierre, Kilalo, Dora Chao, Juma, Gerald, Calatayud, Paul-André

“…Sources of infestation are the key elements to be considered in the development of habitat management techniques for the control of maize stemborers. Several…”
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Effect of border crops and intercropping on aphid infestation and the associated viral diseases in hot pepper (Capsicum sp.) by Waweru, Bancy Waithira, Rukundo, Placide, Kilalo, Dora Chao, Miano, Douglas Watuku, Kimenju, John Wangai

“…Aphids are associated with loss in yield and quality of pepper crop due to damage they cause and the transmission of viruses in a non-persistent manner. The…”
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Detection and distribution of viruses infecting hot pepper (Capsicum spp.) in Rwanda by Waweru, Bancy Waithira, Miano, Douglas Watuku, Kilalo, Dora Chao, Rukundo, Placide, Kimenju, John Wangai

“…Accurate diagnosis is a prerequisite to effective management of plant diseases especially those whose symptoms are not very specific. A survey was conducted…”
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Identification and Characterization of IColletotrichum/I Species Causing Sorghum Anthracnose in Kenya and Screening of Sorghum Germplasm for Resistance to Anthracnose by Koima, Irene Njeri, Kilalo, Dora Chao, Orek, Charles O, Wagacha, John Maina, Nyaboga, Evans N

“…Anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum species is one of the most destructive fungal diseases of sorghum with annual yield losses of up to 100%. Although the…”
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Impact of the exotic fall armyworm on larval parasitoids associated with the lepidopteran maize stemborers in Kenya by Sokame, Bonoukpoè Mawuko, Obonyo, Julius, Sammy, Enock Mwangangi, Mohamed, Samira A., Subramanian, Sevgan, Kilalo, Dora Chao, Juma, Gerald, Calatayud, Paul-André

“…Exotic invasive insect herbivores have the potential to interfere with existing herbivore-natural enemy interactions in new environments. Fall armyworm (FAW),…”
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Correction to: Impact of the exotic fall armyworm on larval parasitoids associated with the lepidopteran maize stemborers in Kenya by Sokame, Bonoukpoè Mawuko, Obonyo, Julius, Sammy, Enock Mwangangi, Mohamed, Samira A., Subramanian, Sevgan, Kilalo, Dora Chao, Juma, Gerald, Calatayud, Paul-André

“…There was a typo in the fifth author's name in the initial online publication. The original article has been corrected…”
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Evaluation of hot pepper (Capsicum spp.) genotypes for resistance to viruses and aphids in Rwanda by Waweru, B W, Kilalo, D C, Kimenju, J W, Rukundo, P, Miano, D W

“…Hot pepper is an important crop in Rwanda but viral diseases and pests are major constraints to its production. Field experiments were conducted to evaluate…”
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Farmers knowledge and perceptions of virus diseases affecting hot pepper and their management in Rwanda by Bancy Waithira Waweru, Dora Chao Kilalo, John Wangai Kimenju, Placide Rukundo, Douglas Watuku Miano

“…Hot pepper (Capsicum spp.) is an important cash crop in Rwanda however, its productivity can only increase after addressing factors that limit its production…”
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