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   Seed powder extract of physic nut (Jatropha curcas) as a biopesticide for weevils (Callosobruchus maculatus) in stored cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)

   Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: F. O. Ifeanyieze --- University of Nigeria, Nigeria H. I. Ameh --- University of Nigeria, Nigeria T. E. Ejiofor --- University of Nigeria, Nigeria M. E. Ikehi --- University of Nigeria, Nigeria F. M. Onu --- University of Nigeria, Nigeria

   The study explored the effectiveness of physic nut (Jatropha curcas) in the control of cowpea weevils (Callosobruchus maculatus). The repellence, mortality rates and progeny emergence of weevils were observed, as well as germination viability of the treated cowpea seeds. The...

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   First report of Melanterius inconspicuus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Cleogonini) from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, with observations of its development in black wattle

   Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern Forests: a Journal of Forest Science • Authors: Wilma J Nel --- Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI), University of Pretoria, South Africa Irene Barnes --- Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI), University of Pretoria, South Africa Sandisiwe Jali --- Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI), University of Pretoria, South Africa Fiona Impson --- University of Cape Town, Department of Biological Sciences, South Africa Rolf G Oberprieler --- Australian National Insect Collection, Australia Brett P Hurley --- Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI), University of Pretoria, South Africa

   Melanterius is a large genus of small weevils that primarily feed on the seeds of Acacia species occurring in their native range in Australia. In the latter part of the 20th century, five seed-feeding Melanterius species were released against several...

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