Effects of Larger grain borer Prostephanus truncatus (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) on nutrient content of dried staple roots and tubers

The effect of infestation and damage by Larger grain borer (LGB), Prostephanus truncatus (Horns) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) on nutrient content of some dried processed root and tuber crops (cassava, yam, sweet potato and cocoyam) were investigated in the laboratory at 25-30 ºC and 70-90% R.H. Thirty...

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Main Authors: Ogunuyo Ejiro, Lale Ndowa Ekoate Sunday, Zakka Usman, Kingsley-Umana Emem Basil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Tarbiat Modares 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of Crop Protection
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Online Access:http://jcp.modares.ac.ir/article-3-23984-en.html