The adoption of sustainable residue management practices is considered as a cleaner
production option for the agricultural sector. However, limited information is available from …

Spodoptera frugiperda has caused significant losses of farmer income in sub-Saharan
countries since 2016. This study assessed farmers' knowledge of S. frugiperda, their …

The pea weevil, Bruchus pisorum L.(Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), is a seed-feeding
chrysomelid beetle. It is a strictly monophagous pest of Pisum sativum L.(Fabales …

Climate change is persistently causing adverse effects to the agriculture sector of
developing countries, specifically in Asia. Pakistan is no exception to this effect and is …

Plant diseases cause major crop yield losses and affect food security in lower-income
countries. A limited understanding by farmers about the identity of plant diseases …

Weeds and insect pests are among the serious constraints in common bean production in
most rural communities. A survey of 169 smallholder farmers was conducted in two common …

The use of pesticides for pest control during the storage period of legume seeds is a
common practice. This study evaluated the disruptive effects on pea seed germination and …

Background Low plant density and wide intra-plant spacing in traditional cowpea cropping
systems are among the factors responsible for low yield on farmers' fields. Sole cropping …

Abstract Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) is an important legume crop, especially in sub-
Saharan Africa. Poor soil fertility is among the major abiotic factors that contribute to this …

The red palm weevil (RPW)(Rhynchophorus ferruginous) is one of the most serious pest
insects threatening the sustainability of the date palm sector (Phoenix dactylifera L.) …