Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) by Subject "Insect pests"
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Efficacy of insecticides from different chemical groups for control of soybean insect pests
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Soybean is the world’s most important vegetable oil crop with approximately 20% oil content and 40% protein. Soybean yields in Uganda have remained low over the years despite the increasing area under soybean production. ... -
Efficacy of naturally occurring kaolin and sulfur in the management of tomato insect pests and fungal diseases
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L) is the most cultivated horticultural crop in Uganda whose production is extending to peri-urban areas. However, its production is constrained by several biotic factors notably pests and ... -
Evaluation of elite sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) varieties for resistance to field insect pests
(Makerere University, 2019-09-09)Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] belongs to family Poaceae. It is the fifth most important cereal in the world’s semi-arid tropics, quantitatively the second most important cereal grain in Africa and the third most ...