Stem-borers of cereals in Sahelian West Africa relative importance and control

Nwanze, K F (1981) Stem-borers of cereals in Sahelian West Africa relative importance and control. In: Biological Control of Pests: Its Potential in West Africa, 9-13 February, 1981, Dakar, Senegal.

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Abstract

A brief account of the distribution and relative importance of the major stem-borer species of cereals in the Sahel is given. The level of parasitism is usually low and populations of the major parasites: Apanteles sesamiae, Pedlobius furvus and Terasticus atriclavus increase only towards the end of the growing season. Further investigations on local natural enemies and of exotic species are suggested. Other control measures involving the use of resistant varieties and cultural practices are presented as modalities within the context of a viable integrated pest innagement program

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Divisions:	UNSPECIFIED
CRP:	UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	Mandate crops > Millets Mandate crops > Sorghum Others > Maize
Depositing User:	Ms K Syamalamba
Date Deposited:	08 Mar 2013 05:51
Last Modified:	08 Mar 2013 05:57
URI:	http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/6650
Acknowledgement:	UNSPECIFIED
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