African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6863

Full Length Research Paper

Rice insect pest management in selected rice irrigation schemes in Morogoro Region, Tanzania

Mdangi M.
  • Mdangi M.
  • Ministry of Agricultrue Training Institute, Ilonga, P. O. Box 66, Kilosa, Tanzania.
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Muhamba D.
  • Muhamba D.
  • St. Francis De Sales Seminary, P. O Box 659, Morogoro, Tanzania.
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Massawe A. W.
  • Massawe A. W.
  • Pest Management Centre, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P. O. Box 3110, Morogoro, Tanzania.
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Mulungu S. L.
  • Mulungu S. L.
  • Pest Management Centre, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P. O. Box 3110, Morogoro, Tanzania.
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  •  Received: 13 March 2017
  •  Accepted: 06 June 2017
  •  Published: 11 April 2019

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