Field evaluation of extracts of five Nigerian spices for control of post-flowering insect pests of cowpea, Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.

The insecticidal efficacy of aqueous extracts of five Nigerian spices (Piper guineense Schum and Thonn., Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe), Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A. Rich., Zingiber officinale L. and Capsicum annuum L.) was tested in a field study for the control of two important post-flowering insec...

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Main Authors: Alphonsus Mbonu Oparaeke, Michael Chidozie Dike, Christopher Iheanyi Amatobi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2005-03-01
Series:Plant Protection Science
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Online Access:https://pps.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/pps-200501-0003_field-evaluation-of-extracts-of-five-nigerian-spices-for-control-of-post-flowering-insect-pests-of-cowpea-vign.php