African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6860

Full Length Research Paper

Effects of irrigated and rain fed conditions on infestation levels of thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) infesting Dolichos lablab (L.) in Eastern Kenya

Nahashon, C. Kanyi
  • Nahashon, C. Kanyi
  • Department of Zoological Sciences, Kenyatta University, P. O. Box 43844 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Benson, M. Mwangi
  • Benson, M. Mwangi
  • Department of Biological Sciences, Embu University College (A Constituent College of Nairobi University), P. O. Box 6 – 60100, Embu, Kenya.
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Stephen, M. Mbunzi
  • Stephen, M. Mbunzi
  • Department of Physical Science, Embu University College (A Constituent College of Nairobi University), P. O. Box 6 – 60100, Embu, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 10 December 2015
  •  Accepted: 01 April 2016
  •  Published: 05 May 2016

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