Research

First report of field population of Trioza erytreae carrying the Huanglongbing associated pathogen, Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus, in Ethiopia. (#65021)

Abstract: Citrus greening is a serious disease of Citrus sp. and has been associa

Endophytic fungi protect tomato and nightshade plants against Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) through a hidden friendship and cryptic battle.

Abstract: Endophytic fungi live within plant tissues without causing any harm to

Effects of seedling age on colonization patterns of Citrus limon plants by endophytic Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae and their influence on seedlings growth.

Abstract: The inoculation methods, the fungal strains, and several other factors

Distribution of Candidatus Liberibacter species in eastern Africa, and the first Report of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus in Kenya

Abstract: Huanglongbing (HLB) is a serious disease of Citrus sp. worldwide. in Af

Stable flies, Stomoxys calcitrans L. (Diptera: Muscidae), improve offspring fitness by avoiding oviposition substrates with competitors or parasites. (#65017)

Abstract: Oviposition site selection by gravid female insects is an important det

Detection of Asian citrus psyllid (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) in Ethiopia: A new haplotype and its implication to the proliferation of huanglongbing

Abstract: Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, also known as the Asian citrus psyllid, is a

Exploring Black Soldier Fly Frass asNovel Fertilizer for Improved Growth,Yield, and Nitrogen Use Efficiency ofMaize Under Field Conditions

Abstract: Black soldierfly frass fertilizer (BSFFF) is increasingly gaining momen

Microbiome diversity in Diaphorina citri populations from Kenya and Tanzania shows links to China

Abstract: The Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) is a key pest of Citrus spp

Entomopathogenic fungi as endophytes for biological control of subterranean termite pests attacking cocoa seedlings.

Abstract: Abstract:This study was conducted in the scope of developing a sustaina

The African citrus triozid Trioza erytreae Del Guercio (Hemiptera: Triozidae): temporal dynamics and susceptibility to entomopathogenic fungi in East Africa.

Abstract: The African citrus triozid Trioza erytreae Del Guercio (Hemiptera: Trio

Reduction of initial occurrence of rice blast (Pyricularia oryzae) inocula on seeds by microbial and hot water seed treatments

Abstract: Rice blast disease resulting from infected rice seed can be avoided by

Assortments of digestive enzymes induced in first instar larvae of Busseola fusca feeding on different plants

Abstract: The stem borer Busseola fusca (Fuller) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is an i

Willingness to pay for an integrated pest management strategy for suppression of citrus infesting false codling moth, African citrus trioza and greening disease among citrus producers in Keny

Abstract: Citrus production in Kenya has been declining due to myriad of challeng

Morphometric and molecular characterisation of Iroko gall bug Phytolyma species (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) from eastern and western Nigeria

Abstract: Iroko gall bug, Phytolyma species is a major pest of Milicia excelsa wh

Endophytic Beauveria bassiana in foliar-treated Citrus limon plants acting as a growth suppressor to three successive generations of Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Liviidae).

Abstract: Entomopathogenic fungi are commonly applied as inundative sprays to pro

Different ways to cut a cake: Comparing expert-based and statistical typologies to target sustainable intensification technologies, A case-study in southern Ethiopia.

Abstract: Understanding farm diversity is essential to delineate recommendation d

First report of field population of Trioza erytreae carrying the huanglongbing-associated pathogen, ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’, in Ethiopia.

Abstract: African citrus greening is a destructive disease of citrus that has bee

Effect of the push–pull cropping system on maize yield, stem borer infestation and farmers’ perception

Abstract: The productivity of maize in Ethiopia has remained lower than the world

Experimental feeding studies with crickets and locusts on the use of feed mixtures composed of storable feed materials commonly used in livestock production.

Abstract: Insects such as the Mediterranean field cricket, Gryllus bimaculatus an

Characterization of Male-Produced Aggregation Pheromone of the Bean Flower Thrips Megalurothrips sjostedti (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)

Abstract: Aggregation of the bean flower thrips, Megalurothrips sjostedti (Trybom

Spread and impact of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith) in maize production areas of Kenya. (#65001)

Abstract: Fall armyworm (FAW), one of the most important pests of maize in Latin

Spread and impact of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith) in maize production areas of Kenya

Abstract: Fall armyworm (FAW), one of the most important pests of maize in Latin

Unexpected diversity of Wolbachia associated with Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Africa.

Abstract: Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) is an important pest of fruit-bearing plan

Antifeedant and ovicidal activities of a new cassane and other compounds from Caesalpinia welwitschiana Oliv. and Caesalpinia bonduc L. against Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). (#64998)

Abstract: Methanolic extracts of liana of Caesalpinia welwitschiana and leaves of

Are individuals willing to pay for community-based eco-friendly malaria vector control strategies?

Abstract: This study was carried out to assess individuals’ willingness to pay (W

Smallholder farmers’ knowledge and willingness to pay for insect-based feeds in Kenya

Abstract: Edible insects are increasingly being considered as sustainable alterna

Susceptibility of Campylobacter strains to selected natural products and frontline antibiotics.

Abstract: Campylobacter species have developed resistance to existing antibiotics

Modelling and manipulation of aphid-mediated spread of non-persistently transmitted viruses☆

Abstract: Aphids vector many plant viruses in a non-persistent manner i.e., virus

Effect of Azadirachta indica and Milletia ferruginea extracts for Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) infestation management in chickpea.

Abstract: Nowadays, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is bec

Nitrogen fertilizer equivalence of black soldier fly frass fertilizer and synchrony of nitrogen mineralization for maize production

Abstract: The use of black soldier fly frass fertilizer (BSFFF) is being promoted