Farmers knowledge, perceptions and management of Kersting’s groundnut (Macrotyloma geocarpum Harms) insect pests in Benin

Farmers knowledge, perceptions and management of Kersting’s groundnut (Macrotyloma geocarpum Harms) insect pests in Benin

Abstract Background Macrotyloma geocarpum Harms is a neglected and underutilized crop in Benin subject to several constraints including storage insect attacks, which contribute to the decrease in its production. An ethnobotanical survey using a semi-structured questionnaire was conducted in 15 villa...

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Main Authors: Yêyinou Laura Estelle Loko, Jerôme Akohonwe, Joelle Toffa, Azize Orobiyi, Prisca Assogba, Alexandre Dansi, Manuele Tamò
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-06-01
Series:Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology
Subjects:
Kersting’s groundnut
Management practices
Storage constraints
Insect pests
Varietal resistance
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41936-019-0113-3

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