A small proportion of the thousands of pesticides on the market today are associated with a
disproportionately high incidence of severe acute pesticide poisoning and suicide. Paraquat …

This study was carried out to determine banana production constraints in Embu County in
order to seal this production gap. A survey was conducted in the four sub-counties in Embu …

Orchard crops are spread worldwide in several environments and technological levels. It
could be more challenging in tropical and subtropical environments where the temperature …

This chapter describes damage associated with chemical injury to banana (Musa and
Ensete), focusing on injuries caused by agricultural chemicals (fertilizers, pest and disease …

La maleza presente en el cultivo de plátano en época lluviosa es un factor que tiene gran
incidencia en la producción de este cultivo, generando pérdidas de hasta un 80% en la …

Banana is one of the most important fruits in Kenya as it contributes to about 32% of the
foreign income of the total exported fruits. Despite this contribution, banana farming is facing …