P. K. Kimurto

Variability in Morpho-biochemical Traits Associated with Pod Borer (Helicoverpa armigera) Resistance in Pigeonpea Pods

J. J. Cheboi, P. K. Kimurto & M. G. Kinyua · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2019

Pigeonpea contributes to food and nutrition security among poor households in urban and rural areas. Globally it is characterized by stagnant and unstable yield due to its susceptibility to various stresses including the pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) which causes substantial d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2019/v31i330073

Evaluation of Selected Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.) Genotypes for Resistance to Insect Pest Complex in Dry Areas of North Rift Valley, Kenya

J. J. Cheboi, P. K. Kimurto, M. G. Kinyua, O. K. Kiplagat, B. K. Towett, J. J. Kiptoo, S. C. Kirui, S. Kimno & N. V. P. R Gangarao · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

Pigeonpea is an important pulse crop that has gained importance in semi-arid tropics, although its yield potential has not been fully realized due to biotic and abiotic stresses that limit its production. Insect pest complex of pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera), sucking bug (Clavi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/22216