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Field evaluation of botanicals extracts for suppressing the mango scale insect, Aulacaspis tubercularis (Newstead) (Hemiptera: Diaspididae)
Abstract Insecticidal property of aloe, ginger, garlic, and hot pepper extracts were evaluated in the form of alone spray or …
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Responses of the putative trachoma vector, Musca sorbens, to volatile semiochemicals from human faeces
The putative vector of trachoma, Musca sorbens, prefers to lay its eggs on human faeces on the ground. This study …
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Effect of Gum Arabic (Acacia senegal) on C-reactive protein level among sickle cell anemia patients
OBJECTIVES: Inflammation is ongoing process among sickle cell anemia even during steady state. C reactive protein (CRP) is cardinal marker …
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De novo Assembly of Transcriptomes From a B73 Maize Line Introgressed With a QTL for Resistance to Gray Leaf Spot Disease Reveals a Candidate Allele of a Lectin Receptor-Like Kinase
Gray leaf spot (GLS) disease of maize, caused by the fungus Cercospora zeina, is a threat to maize production globally. …
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The geography of agriculture participation and food security in a small and a medium-sized city in Ghana
Abstract The debate about the contribution of urban agriculture to urban household food security has not considered the possible differential …
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Investigating selective media for optimal isolation of Brucella spp. in South Africa
Bovine brucellosis in South Africa is caused mainly by Brucella abortus biovar (bv.) 1 and less frequently by B. abortus …
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The maternal origin of indigenous domestic chicken from the Middle East, the north and the horn of Africa
BACKGROUND: Indigenous domestic chicken represents a major source of protein for agricultural communities around the world. In the Middle East …
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Acute pesticide poisoning amongst adolescent girls and women in northern Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Acute pesticide poisoning (APP) is reported to affect community health worldwide but its burden in Tanzania is unknown particularly …
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Natural resources used as folk cosmeceuticals among rural communities in Vhembe district municipality, Limpopo province, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Skin-related diseases affect every individual irrespective of age, gender or social status. Since time immemorial, humans have explored natural …
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Synergy between endophytic Bacillus amyloliquefaciens GGA and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi induces plant defense responses against white rot of garlic and improves host plant growth
White rot, caused by Sclerotium cepivorum, is a serious and economically important disease of garlic, which leads to losses in …
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Virulence and proteolytic activity of entomopathogenic fungi against the two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae)
Abstract The virulence and proteolytic activity of some entomopathogenic fungi isolates, viz., Metarhizium anisopliae, Beauveria bassiana, Verticillium lecanii, and Trichoderma …
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Blood meal sources and bacterial microbiome diversity in wild-caught tsetse flies
Tsetse flies are the vectors of African trypanosomiasis affecting 36 sub-Saharan countries. Both wild and domestic animals play a crucial …
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Metagenomic Analysis of Plant Viruses Associated With Papaya Ringspot Disease in Carica papaya L. in Kenya
Carica papaya L., is an important fruit crop grown by small and large-scale farmers in Kenya for local and export …
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Monitoring the physical and insecticidal durability of the long-lasting insecticidal net DawaPlus® 2.0 in three States in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: 2.0 brand of long-lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) distributed during the 2015/16 mass campaign was set up in three ecologically …
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Distribution of Candidatus Liberibacter species in Eastern Africa, and the First Report of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus in Kenya
Huanglongbing (HLB) is a serious disease of Citrus sp. worldwide. In Africa and the Mascarene Islands, a similar disease is …
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New codon 198 β-tubulin polymorphisms in highly benzimidazole resistant Haemonchus contortus from goats in three different states in Sudan
BACKGROUND: Benzimidazole (BZ) resistance in gastrointestinal nematodes is a worldwide problem for livestock production, particularly in small ruminants. Assignment of …
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Exploring the role of host specialisation and oxidative stress in interspecific lifespan variation in subtropical tephritid flies
In herbivorous insects, the degree of host specialisation may be one ecological factor that shapes lifespan. Because host specialists can …
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Effects of sustainable land management interventions on selected soil properties in Geda watershed, central highlands of Ethiopia
Abstract Background Land degradation through soil erosion by water is severe in the highlands of Ethiopia. In order to curb …
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Wild edible plants and mushrooms of the Bamenda Highlands in Cameroon: ethnobotanical assessment and potentials for enhancing food security
BACKGROUND: In seasons of food shortage, local communities across Africa use wild edible plants and mushrooms (WEPM) that contribute significantly …
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Ecological interactions are a primary driver of population dynamics in wine yeast microbiota during fermentation
Abstract Spontaneous wine fermentation is characterized by yeast population evolution, modulated by complex physical and metabolic interactions amongst various species. …