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Distribution of Mantodea in South Africa and biological studies of selected species
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Despite human fascination with the Mantodea or praying/preying mantids over millennia, very little is known about of their diversity, biology and ecology, especially in South Africa. Praying mantids are not only important ...
Damage to citrus and vegetables by Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and prospects for control with entomopathogenic fungi
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Globally, orange is one of the major fruit crops contributing to nutrition and monetary income. False codling moth (FCM), Thaumatotibia leucotreta, is one of the major constraints of orange production. Before this study, ...
Busseola fusca (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) moth and larval behaviour in Bt- and non-Bt maize: an IRM perspective
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
The African maize stemborer, Busseola fusca (Fuller) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is one of the most damaging pest species of maize in Africa. Genetically modified (GM) Bt maize that expresses insecticidal Cry proteins could ...
Evaluation of the effect of selected plant growth regulators on soybean yield parameters in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Soybean is an important protein and oilseed crop throughout the world due to the commercial use of soybean meal, oil and sub-products. South Africa is the largest soybean producer in Africa and produces on average 1.8 t ...
Host suitability of poaceous and broad leaf plants for Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Spodoptera frugiperda is native to the Americas but invaded the African continent in 2016, causing damage to maize and sorghum. Reports from literature indicate that larvae of S. frugiperda can feed on 353 different host ...
Efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes for control of Tuta absoluta in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
The South American tomato pinworm, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is one of the most devastating pests of tomato (Solanum lycopersicon L.) in South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Current ...
Relationship between Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) damage and yield loss in maize
(North-West University (South Africa)North-West University, 2020)
Fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) feeding on maize results in extensive foliar damage if plants are attacked during the pre-flowering stages. Infestation during late plant ...
Susceptibility of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera : Noctuidae) to Bt maize in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa)North-West University, 2020)
Spodoptera frugiperda, the fall armyworm (FAW), invaded Africa during 2016 and is now considered the number one maize pest in Africa. The destructive feeding habits of FAW larvae threaten maize production in Africa. Bt ...