Evaluation of the potential of some local spices as stored grain protectants against the maize weevil Sitophilus zeamais Mots (Coleoptera: Curculionidae
Five local spices (Piper guineense, Allium sativum, Afromomum melequata, Xylopia aethiopica and Tetrapleura tetraptera) were evaluated in the laboratory for their ability to protect stored maize against infestation by S. zeamais. Ground products of the spices were applied as direct admixtures at two...
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Published in | Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management Vol. 9; no. 1 |
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Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Joint Coordination Centre of the World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Programme (NARP)
01.09.2005
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Summary: | Five local spices (Piper guineense, Allium sativum, Afromomum melequata, Xylopia aethiopica and Tetrapleura tetraptera) were evaluated in the laboratory for their ability to protect stored maize against infestation by S. zeamais. Ground products of the spices were applied as direct admixtures at two concentration levels of 1% and 5% to assess for mortality, progeny emergence, damage and repellency. At 1% and 5% concentration, P. guineense caused significant (P |
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ISSN: | 2659-1502 2659-1499 |
DOI: | 10.4314/jasem.v9i1.17277 |