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

Response of chips from different varieties of yam to larger grain borer (LGB) (Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera: bostrichidae) infestation

Sylvester R. Atijegbe*
  • Sylvester R. Atijegbe*
  • Department of Crop and Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port Harcourt, East West Road, Abuja Park, P.M.B. 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nigeria.
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Ndowa E. S. Lale
  • Ndowa E. S. Lale
  • Department of Crop and Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port Harcourt, East West Road, Abuja Park, P.M.B. 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nigeria.
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Usman Zakka
  • Usman Zakka
  • Department of Crop and Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port Harcourt, East West Road, Abuja Park, P.M.B. 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nigeria.
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Deborah E. Atuakpoho
  • Deborah E. Atuakpoho
  • Department of Crop and Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port Harcourt, East West Road, Abuja Park, P.M.B. 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nigeria.
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Collins Ehisanya
  • Collins Ehisanya
  • National Root Crop Research Institute (NRCRI) Umudike, Abia State. Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 11 September 2014
  •  Accepted: 16 October 2014
  •  Published: 30 November 2014

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