Differential effects of weather, plant phenology and predators on the seasonal variation of aphids on cabbage

Autor: Forchibe, EE, Fening, KO, Narh-Madey, B, Afreh-Nuamah, K, Cobblah, MA, Wamonje, FO, Carr, JP

The aphids Lipaphis erysimi pseudobrassicae (Davis) and Myzus persicae (Sulzer) pose serious threats to the production of cruciferous crops in the tropics. Understanding their population dynamics is important for developing integrated pest management

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Exploiting the Insecticidal Potential of the Invasive Siam Weed, Chromolaena odorata L. (Asteraceae) in the Management of the Major Pests of Cabbage and their Natural Enemies in Southern Ghana

Autor: Akotsen-Mensah C, Ezena Gn, Fening Ko

Publikováno v: Advances in Crop Science and Technology. 4

Cabbage is an important leafy vegetable widely cultivated and consumed in Ghana. It offers a good source of vitamins and minerals to the human body. Despite its importance cabbage production is constrained by insect pests attack. Chemical control has

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https://doi.org/10.4172/2329-8863.1000230

Susceptibility of Capsicum varieties to Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) infestation for production optimization.

Autor: Adom M; African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Science (ARPPIS), University of Ghana, Legon, PMB L. 59, Accra, Ghana., Fening KO; African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Science (ARPPIS), University of Ghana, Legon, PMB L. 59, Accra, Ghana.; Soil and Irrigation Research Centre, School of Agriculture, University of Ghana, Legon P. O. Box LG. 68, Accra, Ghana., Billah MK; African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Science (ARPPIS), University of Ghana, Legon, PMB L. 59, Accra, Ghana.; The Department of Animal Biology and Conservation Science, University of Ghana, Legon, P. O. Box LG. 67, Accra, Ghana., Aigbedion-Atalor PO; National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), PMB. 5432, Jericho Reservation Area, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.; Department of Ecology, Brandenburg University of Technology 03046 Cottbus, Senftenberg, Germany., Acheampong MA; African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Science (ARPPIS), University of Ghana, Legon, PMB L. 59, Accra, Ghana.; Department of Crop Science, University of Ghana, Legon, P. O. Box LG 44, Accra, Ghana., Wilson DD; African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Science (ARPPIS), University of Ghana, Legon, PMB L. 59, Accra, Ghana.; The Department of Animal Biology and Conservation Science, University of Ghana, Legon, P. O. Box LG. 67, Accra, Ghana.

Publikováno v: Journal of economic entomology [J Econ Entomol] 2024 Sep 30. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Sep 30.

Influence of sticky trap color, host plant species, and weather factors on the population dynamics of thrips species in Southern Ghana.

Autor: Nkafu NT; African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Science (ARPPIS), College of Basic and Applied Sciences, School of Agriculture, University of Ghana, P. O. Box LG. 68, Accra, Ghana., Fening KO; African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Science (ARPPIS), College of Basic and Applied Sciences, School of Agriculture, University of Ghana, P. O. Box LG. 68, Accra, Ghana.; Entomology Department, Soil and Irrigation Research Centre, Kpong, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, School of Agriculture, University of Ghana, P. O. Box LG. 68, Accra, Ghana., Ajonglefac MF; Executive Business and Professional College, New Achimota, P. O. Box. Ms 330, Accra, Ghana., Afreh-Nuamah K; African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Science (ARPPIS), College of Basic and Applied Sciences, School of Agriculture, University of Ghana, P. O. Box LG. 68, Accra, Ghana.; Entomology Department, Forestry and Horticultural Crops Research Centre, Kade, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, School of Agriculture, University of Ghana, P. O. Box LG. 68, Accra, Ghana.

Publikováno v: Environmental entomology [Environ Entomol] 2024 Jun 13; Vol. 53 (3), pp. 326-337.

The use of Beauveria bassiana for the control of the larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus, in stored maize: Semi-field trials in Ghana.

Autor: Luke B; CABI Europe-UK, Bakeham Lane, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9TY, UK., Acheampong MA; Department of Crop Science, University of Ghana, Legon, P. O. Box LG 44, Accra, Ghana. Electronic address: maacheampong@ug.edu.gh., Rangel DEN; Universidade Tecnológica Federal Do Paraná, Dois Vizinhos, PR, 85660-000, Brazil., Cornelius EW; Department of Crop Science, University of Ghana, Legon, P. O. Box LG 44, Accra, Ghana., Asante SK; CSIR-Savanah Agricultural Research Institute, Nyanpkpala, P. O. Box 52, Tamale, Ghana., Nboyine JA; CSIR-Savanah Agricultural Research Institute, Nyanpkpala, P. O. Box 52, Tamale, Ghana., Eziah VY; Department of Crop Science, University of Ghana, Legon, P. O. Box LG 44, Accra, Ghana., Fening KO; Soil and Irrigation Research Centre, University of Ghana, P. O. Box LG 68, Accra, Ghana., Storm C; Exosect Ltd, Leylands Business Park, Colden Common, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1TH UK., Jessop N; MagGrow, Somerford Keynes, Cirencester, GL7 6DH, UK., Clottey VA; CABI, West Africa, P. O. Box CT8630, Cantonments, Accra, Ghana., Potin O; Agrauxine, 49070 Beaucouze, France., Tyson C; Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University, Campus Box 7613, Raleigh, USA., Moore D; Woodcote Road, Reading, RG47EY, UK., Mikaelyan A; Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University, Campus Box 7613, Raleigh, USA.

Publikováno v: Fungal biology [Fungal Biol] 2023 Dec; Vol. 127 (12), pp. 1505-1511. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Aug 21.