Journal of
Entomology and Nematology

  • Abbreviation: J. Entomol. Nematol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9855
  • DOI: 10.5897/JEN
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 139

Full Length Research Paper

Effect of plant bed type on nematode density and yield of cabbage in two regions of Ghana

Osei, K.*
  • Osei, K.*
  • CSIR-Crops Research Institute, P.O.BOX 3785, Kumasi, Ghana.
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Osei, M. K.
  • Osei, M. K.
  • CSIR-Crops Research Institute, P.O.BOX 3785, Kumasi, Ghana.
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Mochiah, M. B.
  • Mochiah, M. B.
  • CSIR-Crops Research Institute, P.O.BOX 3785, Kumasi, Ghana.
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  •  Received: 17 September 2014
  •  Accepted: 14 October 2014
  •  Published: 30 November 2014

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