Impact of ICT-based pest information services on tomato pest management practices in the Central Highlands of Kenya
Pests are a major threat to tomato producers globally, owing to the substantial yield losses, low-quality produce, and low profitability that they cause. Integrated pest management (IPM) has been promoted as a sustainable, effective, safe, and environmentally friendly approach to manage pests. Howev...
Main Authors: | Evans Mwenda, Elijah N. Muange, Marther W. Ngigi, Alice Kosgei |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-05-01
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Series: | Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773032822000360 |
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