The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith, 1797), is a serious pest of
several crops, particularly maize and other cereals. It has long been known as a pest in the …

The fall armyworm of maize, Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith)(Lepidoptera; Noctuidae) is
capable of causing a 100% yield loss due to its unforeseen occurrence from the seedling to …

Fall armyworm [Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith); FAW] invasion has exacerbated maize
(Zea mays L.) crop yield losses in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA), already threatened by other …

Abstract In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and several Asian countries, maize continues to be a
major staple food for millions of people. It plays an important role in food and nutrition …

Key message Sustainable control of fall armyworm (FAW) requires implementation of
effective integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, with host plant resistance as a key …

Charcoal rot disease caused by Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) Goid is one of the most
devastating diseases in soybean in India. During 2018, 226 diverse soybean genotypes …

Currently, maize (Zea mays L.) production is under threat from climate change, drought, and
pests such as fall armyworm (FAW)[Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith)(Lepidoptera …

Fall armyworm [Spodoptera frugiperda (J./E. Smith); FAW] is negatively impacting
sustainable maize production, particularly in smallholder farming systems in sub-Saharan …

Fall armyworm (FAW) Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) has become a major threat to maize
production in Africa. In this study, six maize genotypes were assessed for their resistance to …

Deploying maize varieties with fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda [JE Smith]; FAW)
resistance, desirable product profiles (PPs) and climate resilience is fundamental for food …