Agriculture

Economics of Biological Control of Cereal Stemborers in eastern africa: a case Study of maize and Sorghum production in Kenya (#64279)

Abstract: The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), unde

Status and Management of Rice Blast Disease caused by Pyricularia Oryzae cav. in upland rice in selected Regions in Tanzania

Abstract: This study aimed to enhance effective rice blast disease management by

Effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the growth and yield of cucumber (Cucumis sativa L.) in South-South Nigeria

The experiment was conducted at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching and Rese

The effects of fertilizers and mulberry (morus alba l. ) variety on cocoon and silk quality in Kenya

Abstract: The study was carried out in two sites already with existing mulberry t

Effect of Pesticides on the Tobacco Spider mite Tetranychus evansi baker & pritchard on Tomatoes in Kenya.

Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the pestici

Effect of Herbivore-induced Plant Volatiles of Brachiaria Brizantha on Neighbouring Maize for Chilo Partellus Management in Suba District, Homa-bay County, Kenya

Abstract: The Lepidopteran stemborer Chilo partellus is a key constraint to cerea

Chemical Ecology of the Coffee Berry Borer, Hypothenemus Hampei Ferrari (Coleoptera: Scolytidae): The Role of Two Spiroacetals in the Insect-Host Communication System

Abstract: The Coffee Berry Borer, Hypothenemus hampei Ferrari is the most importa

Assessment of damage and yield losses on maize by the lepidopterans Chilo partellus (Crambidae), Busseolafusca (Noctuidae) and Sesamia calamistis (Noctuidae)

Abstract: Lepidopteran stem borers are among field insect pests responsible for t

Root Knot Nematodes (Meloidogyne Incognita) Interaction with Selected Asteraceae Plants and their Potential use for Nematode Management

Abstract: The southern root knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) is one of the h

Seasonal Abundance of Amaranth Lepidopteran Defoliators and the Role of Indigenous Parasitoids and Phenylacetaldehyde in their Control in Nairobi County, Kenya (#64215)

Abstract: Amaranth is one of the African indigenous vegetables that is gaining po

Evaluation of Biopesticides in Control of Red Spider Mites ( Tetranychus Evansi) on Tomatoes Lycopersicum Esculenlum

Abstract: Three neem-based biopesticides, namely Achook (0.15% Azadirachtin), Nee

Analysis of Chemical Composition of Cowpea Floral Volatiles and Nectar

Abstract: Cowpea is one of the 14 species of grain legumes. It rewards insects by

Effect of Temperature on the Synchrony of Stem Borer Pests and their Associated Larval Parasitoids

Abstract: This study was undertaken to establish the effect of temperature on the

Biochemical Studies on the Accessory Reproductive Gland Secretions of the Male Desert Locust , Schistocera gragaria Forskal

Abstract: The two initial objectives of this research project were (1) to obtain

Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of the African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) Reared on Diets Containing Black Soldier fly (hermetia illucens) Larvae Meal (#64200)

Abstract: Fish feed protein ingredients are the most expensive and often unavaila

VARROA-SPECIFIC HYGIENIC BEHAVIOUR AND POPULATION ABUNDANCE OF Varroa destructor IN COLONIES OF Apis mellifera scutellate IN KARURA FOREST, KENYA

Abstract: The ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor is one of the parasiteglobally

Behavioral Response of Root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, to Tomato, Solanum Lycopersicon, Root xudates

Abstract: Root-Knot Nematodes (RKNs) are major economically important group of pl

Oviposition and Feeding Allelochemicals for Chilo partellus from Sorghum and Maize Cultivars; Bioassay, Isolation and Characterization

Abstract: A study was carried out to isolate and identify the chemicals from sorg

Management of Maize Lethal Necrosis and its Vectors by use of Fungal Endophytes and Entomopathogenic Fungi

Abstract: Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) is a virus disease complex that was recentl

Effects of Inorganic Fertilizer on Tomato – Bacterial Wilt Interactions in High Tunnel Tomato Varieties

Abstract: Tomato (Solanum lycopersicon L), is one of the most common and importan

Evaluation of Entomopathogenic Fungi isolate(s) for Management of Melon Fruit Fly (Zeugodacus Zucurbitae) (Coquillette)

Abstract: The melon fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett), is a serious pest of

Fertilizer – Root Knot Nematodes Interactions in High Tunnel Tomato Production

Abstract: Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is one of the important vegetables grown

Performance and Meat Quality of Broiler Chicken Fed Diets Enriched With Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia Illucens) Larvae Meal

Abstract: Insects are a common feedstuff for wild birds and scavenging poultry. P

Effect of Temperature on the Life History of Liriomyza trifolii Burgess (Diptera: Agromyzidae)

Abstract: Liromyza trifolii Burgess (Diptera: Agromyzidae) belongs to a group of

Prospects of fungal endophytes in the control of Liriomyza leafminer flies (Diptera: Agromyzidae) in common bean Phaseolus vulgaris Linnaeus (Fabales: Fabaceae) under field conditions

Abstract: Liriomyza leafminers species are exotic pests of horticultural crops in

Assessing Success Factors of Partnership Building and Rural Institutions Development amongst Smallholder Systems in East Africa

Abstract: The nature and form of collective action varies. It is contextually spe

Effect Of Temperature On The Efficacy Of Metarhizium Anisopliae (metchnikoff) Sorokin In The Control Of Western Flower Thrips In French Beans

Abstract: Metarhizium anisopliae isolate ICIPE69 is a highly virulent fungal path

Evaluation of Different Management options of Fall Armyworm, (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and Assessment of its Parasitoids in Some Parts of Ethiopia

Abstract: The fall armyworm (FAW) is a major pest of maize in America and its out

Occurrence of Plant Parasitic Nematodes in Commercial Pineapple Fields and Effect of Biocontrol agents on Meloidogyne species in Kenya (#64147)

Abstract: Plant-parasitic nematodes, in particular Meloidogyne spp., cause signif

Efficiency of Xanthopimpla Stemmator against selected Lepidopteran Pest and its Interaction with Pupal Endoparasitoid Pediobius Furvus in Graminaceous Plants in Kenya

Abstract: Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) is a major pest and