Bionomics of Smicronyx guineanus Voss and Sm. umbrinus Hustache (Coleoptera:Curculionidae) : potential biocontrol agents of Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. (Scrophulariaceae) in Burkina Faso (West Africa)

A three-year (1991-1993) investigation was done in the field and laboratory to study the bionomics of Smicronyx guineanus Voss and Sm. umbrinus Hustache and the spatial distribution of Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. Studies on the life history of the weevils were undertaken. Seasonal activity and...

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Main Author: Traoré, Doulaye
Other Authors: Stewart, R. K. (advisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 1995
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Online Access:http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=28936