Search Results - "Kyamanywa, S"
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Endophytic Beauveria bassiana in banana ( Musa spp.) reduces banana weevil ( Cosmopolites sordidus) fitness and damage
Published in Crop protection (01-11-2008)“…The effect of endophytic Beauveria bassiana in banana ( Musa spp.) plants against the banana weevil Cosmopolites sordidus was examined in a screenhouse study…”
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The certified sweet potato seed system evolution process: A case of Omoro and Mpigi districts in Uganda
Published in African journal of food, agriculture, nutrition, and development : AJFAND (01-03-2024)“…Opportunities for Ugandan farmers to undertake the production of sweet potato have resulted in certified sweet potato seed (CSS) innovations being pursued in…”
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Genetically distinct strains of Cassava brown streak virus in the Lake Victoria basin and the Indian Ocean coastal area of East Africa
Published in Archives of virology (01-02-2009)“…Six isolates of Cassava brown streak virus (CBSV, genus Ipomovirus ; Potyviridae ) from the Lake Victoria basin in Uganda and Tanzania were characterized…”
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Genetic Basis of Maize Resistance to Multiple Insect Pests: Integrated Genome-Wide Comparative Mapping and Candidate Gene Prioritization
Published in Genes (24-06-2020)“…Several species of herbivores feed on maize in field and storage setups, making the development of multiple insect resistance a critical breeding target. In…”
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Evolution of cassava brown streak disease- associated viruses
Published in Journal of general virology (01-04-2011)“…Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) has occurred in the Indian Ocean coastal lowlands and some areas of Malawi in East Africa for decades, and makes the…”
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Simultaneous virus-specific detection of the two cassava brown streak-associated viruses by RT-PCR reveals wide distribution in East Africa, mixed infections, and infections in Manihot glaziovii
Published in Journal of virological methods (01-02-2011)“…The expanding cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) epidemic in East Africa is caused by two ipomoviruses (genus Ipomovirus; Potyviridae), namely, Cassava brown…”
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Relating shading levels and distance from natural vegetation with hemipteran pests and predators occurrence on coffee
Published in Journal of applied entomology (1986) (01-11-2015)“…The study was carried out to determine the effect of shading levels and/or distance from the natural alpine vegetation (NAV) on the occurrence of two insect…”
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Seedling protection and field practices for management of insect vectors and viral diseases of hot pepper (Capsicum chinense Jacq.) in Uganda
Published in International journal of pest management (01-04-2013)“…The focus of this study was on nursery and field management of seed and insect vectors of viruses on hot pepper. Seedlings raised from hypochlorite-treated…”
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Effects of organic versus conventional fertilizers on insect pests, natural enemies and yield of Phaseolus vulgaris
Published in Agriculture, ecosystems & environment (01-07-2006)“…Field studies were conducted during 2003 and 2004 for three consecutive growing seasons. The treatments were (1) market crop wastes (MCW) compost incorporated…”
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Life-table analysis of mortality factors affecting populations of Bemisia tabaci on cassava in Uganda
Published in Entomologia experimentalis et applicata (2007)“…A study was set up to determine the sources and rates of mortality of Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) on field-grown cassava in Uganda…”
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Oviposition preference and offspring performance of Crocidolomia pavonana (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) on different host plants
Published in Journal of applied entomology (1986) (01-12-2010)“…The cabbage head caterpillar Crocidolomia pavonana (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) is an increasingly devastating pest on white cabbage (Brassica oleracea…”
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Assessing the potential of trap cropping in the management of different insect taxa on white cabbage
Published in International journal of tropical insect science (01-12-2012)“…This study set out to explore the influence of trap crops designated for the management of Crocidolomia pavonana (Fab.) on two other frequent pests of cabbage:…”
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Cover cropping and novel pesticide usage in the management of pests of hot pepper (Capsicum chinense)
Published in International journal of tropical insect science (01-06-2010)“…In a bid to develop technologies that serve grower needs for economic management of pests and diseases of hot pepper (scotch bonnet) while protecting public…”
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Management strategies for fungal diseases in passion fruit production systems in Kenya
Published in Acta horticulturae (01-01-2011)“…Diseases have been reported to cause yield losses of 80-100% in passion fruit production systems in Kenya. These include, brown spot (Alternaria passiflorae),…”
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Comparison of the effect of market crop wastes and chemical soil fertility amendments on insect pests, natural enemies and yield of Brassica oleracea
Published in Annals of applied biology (01-10-2006)“…Field studies were conducted over three growing seasons during 2 years to assess the relative effect of market crop waste (MCW)-derived soil fertility…”
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The pathogenicity of Beauveria bassiana: what happens after an endophytic phase in plants?
Published in Communications in agricultural and applied biological sciences (2010)“…The banana weevil Cosmopolites sordidus (Germar) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is a serious constraint to banana (Musa spp.) production throughout the world. The…”
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Effects of cowpea cropping systems and insecticides on arthropod predators in Uganda and Democratic Republic of the Congo
Published in Crop protection (01-02-2007)“…Knowledge of the distribution, abundance, species diversity and effectiveness of indigenous natural enemies of cowpea pests in Uganda and the Democratic…”
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Integrated field management of cowpea pests using selected synthetic and botanical pesticides
Published in Crop protection (01-11-2006)“…This study evaluated the effect of integrating synthetic and botanical pesticide sprays in the management of cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata) field and storage…”
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Challenges facing passion fruit smallholder farmers in North Rift region of Kenya
Published in Acta horticulturae (01-01-2011)“…Vision 2030 and the Agriculture Sector Development Strategy in Kenya identified the transformation of the agricultural sector as a key stimulus in providing…”
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