African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6914

Full Length Research Paper

Management of the legume pod borer Maruca vitrata Fabricius (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) with field applications of the entomopathogenic fungus, Beauveria bassiana and a mixed formulation of the baculovirus MaviMNPV with emulsifiable neem oil

Joelle Toffa Mehinto
  • Joelle Toffa Mehinto
  • Laboratory of Applied Entomology, Faculty of Sciences and Technology of Dassa (FAST-Dassa), National, University of Sciences Technologies Engineering and Mathematics of Abomey (UNSTIM), BP 14, Dassa, Benin.
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Yeyinou Laura Estelle Loko
  • Yeyinou Laura Estelle Loko
  • Laboratory of Applied Entomology, Faculty of Sciences and Technology of Dassa (FAST-Dassa), National, University of Sciences Technologies Engineering and Mathematics of Abomey (UNSTIM), BP 14, Dassa, Benin.
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Ouorou Kobi Douro Kpindou
  • Ouorou Kobi Douro Kpindou
  • International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, 08 BP 0932 Cotonou, Benin.
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Elie Ayitondji Dannon
  • Elie Ayitondji Dannon
  • International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, 08 BP 0932 Cotonou, Benin.
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Karimou Zanzana
  • Karimou Zanzana
  • International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, 08 BP 0932 Cotonou, Benin.
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Parfait Kassa
  • Parfait Kassa
  • International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, 08 BP 0932 Cotonou, Benin.
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Appolinaire Adandonon
  • Appolinaire Adandonon
  • School of Crop and Seed Production and Management (EGPVS), University of Agriculture of Ketou (UAK), 08 BP1055 Cotonou, Benin.
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Manuele Tamò
  • Manuele Tamò
  • International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, 08 BP 0932 Cotonou, Benin.
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  •  Received: 12 August 2019
  •  Accepted: 04 November 2019
  •  Published: 31 January 2020

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