Extent of spike shedding and stem wilting of pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in Morogoro District, Tanzania

Abstract Background Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is an important spice produced by small-scale farmers in Morogoro district of Tanzania for both local and export markets. Recently, farmers have reported a decline in crop productivity due to spike shedding and stem wilting of pepper plants. The study was...

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Main Authors: Abdul Jafari Shango, Ramadhani Omari Majubwa, Amon Petro Maerere
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:CABI Agriculture and Bioscience
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43170-020-00006-7