African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6865

Full Length Research Paper

Postharvest handling practices and the use of Cedrela Odorata leaves against insect pests of maize grain in storage

Samuel Owusu-Ansah
  • Samuel Owusu-Ansah
  • Department of Horticulture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
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Francis Appiah
  • Francis Appiah
  • Department of Horticulture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
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Charles Kwoseh
  • Charles Kwoseh
  • Department of Horticulture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
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Elvis Asamoah
  • Elvis Asamoah
  • Department of Horticulture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
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  •  Received: 07 February 2024
  •  Accepted: 30 April 2024
  •  Published: 31 July 2024

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