Journal of
Entomology and Nematology

  • Abbreviation: J. Entomol. Nematol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9855
  • DOI: 10.5897/JEN
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 140

Full Length Research Paper

Role of crop diversification on occurrence of sap-sucking insect pests and their associated natural enemies on tomato

Belachew Dabalo
  • Belachew Dabalo
  • Bore Agricultural Research Center, Oromia Agricultural Research Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Mulatu Wakgari
  • Mulatu Wakgari
  • School of Plant Science, College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, Haramaya University, Haramaya, Oromia Region, Ethiopia.
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Tarekegn Fite
  • Tarekegn Fite
  • School of Plant Science, College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, Haramaya University, Haramaya, Oromia Region, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 19 November 2023
  •  Accepted: 22 January 2024
  •  Published: 29 February 2024

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