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Studies on species diversity, host preference, host suitability, longevity and fecundity of native egg parasitoids of stemborers in semi-arid Kenya
(2012-01-10)
Infestation and damage by lepidopteran stemborers is one of the major causes of low maize yields in Kenya. Among the biological management options of stemborers, egg parasitoids are some of the potential agents that can ...
An assessment of lepidopteran stemborer species distribution in relation to diversity of wild host grasses in maize and sorghum growing zines in Kenya
(2012-01-10)
Lepidopteran stemborers pose a serious constraint to maize (Zea mays L.) and sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) production in Africa. Despite the achievements made through biologocal, chemical and cultural control approaches, ...