Soybean (Glycine max L.) is an important grain legume that contributes significantly to food security, soil fertility improvement, and household income in Ghana. However, its storage is severely constrained by infestation by the pulse beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus (F.), which...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i2194
Ahmed Seidu, Benjemin K. Badii, Damba Yahaya, Issah Sugri, Mutari Abubakari, Issah A. Abukari, Mukhtaru Zakaria, Haruna Yamyoliya, Surazu Imoro, Isaac Yaw Berbiye & Mumuni Abudulai·Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International·2026
Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) is a cosmopolitan and highly destructive pest of stored pulse grains, causing post-harvest and economic losses to farmers and traders, as infestation of stored grains is difficult to prevent. This study determined the effectiveness of selected botani...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i4774
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) is a significant grain legume commonly grown in tropical and subtropical regions and is an important source of protein, vitamins, and minerals for humans and livestock. Nevertheless, storage losses caused by the pulse beetle, Callosobruchus m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i3444
Issah Sugri, Francis Kusi, Eli Gaveh, Matthew Akalagtota Anafo, Kwabena Acheremu, George Yakubu Mahama, Bashiru Haruna, Iddrisu Yahaya, Yussif Baba Kassim, Fulera Tahiru, Peter Quandahoh, Rashidatu Abdulai, Ahmed Seidu, Jerry Asalma Nboyine, Julius Yirzagla, John Mbugri Azasiba, Mutari Abubakari, Issah Alidu Abukari, Deborah Aya Gumanga & Mohammed Mujitaba Dawuda·Journal of Experimental Agriculture International·2026
Aims: The sweet potato weevil (Cylas spp.) exerts the most biotic threat in sweet potato production in most countries. A dual challenge exists regarding integrated management of the Cylas spp. in Ghana, namely, the wide use of farmer-saved planting material with higher infestatio...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i13983