Secondary plant compounds are recognised as important components of plant defence
system against herbivores and pathogens. Five monoterpenoids,(R)-linalool, 1, 8 …

Insect pests cause major damage to stored maize grain thereby reducing its weight, quality
and germination vigour. Five open pollinated maize varieties (ZM401, ZM309, ZM521 …

In the aftermath of the global food crisis, great debates have arisen on the future of African
agriculture. The crisis has once again raised the question of food security on the continent …

Alligator pepper, Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K. Schum, and ginger, Zingiber officinale
Roscoe were tested for their efficacy in protecting stored maize cobs (Zea mays L.) against …

The efficacy of the pre-and post-planting application of neem seed oil (NSO) or/and diazinon
and time of harvest for the control of sweetpotato weevil, Cylas puncticollis (Boh.) was …

Field efficacy of neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) for managing soil arthropods and
Cercospora leaf spots damage to peanut was studied in Ghana from 2008 to 2010 …

The recent isolation of an atoxigenic strain of Aspergillus flavus (Link)(Eurotiales:
Trichocomaceae), which was virulent to all stages of Xylosandrus compactus …

The production and leaf quality of Fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis hook f) in Nigeria
are threatened by leaf spot and blight. The comparative efficacy of Siam weed …

Field experiments were conducted in the early and late planting seasons of 2009 and 2010
to evaluate the efficacy of two pesticidal plants namely, Azadiractha indica and Gmelina …

MATERIALS AND METHODS Experimental site: The study was conducted at Teaching and
Research Farm, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo …