Since its domestication some 9,000 years ago, maize (Zea mays L.; corn) has played an
increasing and diverse role in global agri-food systems. Global maize production has surged …

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 …

CONTEXT Climate uncertainty challenges the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in sub-
Saharan Africa. Awareness of climate-smart agricultural (CSA) practices and access to …

Insecticides and genetically modified Bt crops are the main tools for control of the fall
armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith). Since its invasion of Africa, the Far East, and …

Since 2016, fall armyworm (FAW) has threatened sub-Saharan 'Africa's fragile food systems
and economic performance. Yet, there is limited evidence on this transboundary pest's …

Maize productivity is threatened by global climate change. Climate change scenarios
suggest that north‐western (NW) Europe will get warmer and drier during the main crop …

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 …

Simple Summary Fall armyworm (FAW), an invasive pest of maize and other cultivated
crops, has been established in Kenya since 2016. It is a serious threat to maize production …

Spodoptera frugiperda is a new invasive pest in Indonesia and its severity in maize ranges
from 26.50 to 100%. However, information on the strains or genetic diversity of the S …

The invasive fall armyworm (FAW) is threatening maize production and the livelihoods of
millions of smallholder farmers in the newly invaded areas in Africa and Asia. To control this …