FIRST RECORD OF THE INCIDENCE OF THE COCONUT MITE, ACERIA (ERIOPHYES) GUERRERONIS KEIFER IN NIGERIA

In continuation of the search for the causes of premature nutfall of coconut palms in Nigeria, samples of fresh fallen nuts were examined under the microscope. Coconut palms (Chowghot Dwarf green (Indian), Malayian Dwarf yellow and Malayian Dwarf orange were surveyed between May to August 2003. The...

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Main Authors: C.I. Aisagbonhi, R.V. Nair, K.O. Kolade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Coconut Community 2004-12-01
Series:CORD
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Online Access:https://journal.coconutcommunity.org/index.php/journalicc/article/view/377