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

Efficacy of Abamectin for the control of root knot nematodes in tobacco seedling production in Zimbabwe

Muzhandu, R. T
  • Muzhandu, R. T
  • Department of Agronomy, Midlands State University, P. Bag 9055, Gweru, Zimbabwe.
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Chinheya, C. C.
  • Chinheya, C. C.
  • Tobacco Research Board, Kutsaga Research Station, P. O. Box 1909, Causeway, Harare, Zimbabwe
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Dimbi, S.
  • Dimbi, S.
  • Tobacco Research Board, Kutsaga Research Station, P. O. Box 1909, Causeway, Harare, Zimbabwe
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Manjeru, P.
  • Manjeru, P.
  • Department of Agronomy, Midlands State University, P. Bag 9055, Gweru, Zimbabwe.
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  •  Accepted: 04 December 2013
  •  Published: 02 January 2014

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