R. Zakariya

Efficacy of Anacardium occidentale and Cymbopogon citratus as Biopesticides against Maize Weevils (Sitophilus zeamais Motsch.) on Stored Maize

J. A. Wahedi, O. S. Elkanah, B. B. Duwa, V. M. Vincent & R. Zakariya · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2017

An experiment on the insecticidal potency of Anacardium occidentale and Cymbopogon citratus against maize weevils (Sitophilus zeamais Motsch.) on stored maize was evaluated at 1.0g, 1.5g and 2.0g doses per 20g maize grain in 300ml rearing jars. Toxicity in terms of mortality, ovi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAAR/2017/35941

Yield Performance of Maize Treated with Neem Seed Extracts against Stem Borers

J. A. Wahedi, D. L. David, E. P. Danba, S. Yisa & R. Zakariya · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2016

Maize is cultivated throughout the ecological zones of Nigeria, and it is found with a high yield potential in savanna regions. It is cultivated under a broad range of climatic conditions. Maize is the most cost-effective and highest yield plant resource in the world. It serves a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/26485