Morphophysical and biochemical traits involved in maize grain varietal susceptibility to the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera, Curculionidae)

Morphophysical and biochemical traits involved in maize grain varietal susceptibility to the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera, Curculionidae)

Description of the subject. Maize (Zea mays L.) is a major staple food providing nutrients for humans and animals worldwide. In Sub-Saharan Africa, maize is stored to ensure food resource availability throughout the year. However, stored-product pests such as the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais (Mo...

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Main Authors: Déthié Ngom, Marie-Laure Fauconnier, Paul Malumba, Cheikh Thiaw, Thierry Brévault, Mbacké Sembène
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Presses Agronomiques de Gembloux 2021-03-01
Series:Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Société et Environnement
Subjects:
zea mays
postharvest decay
pest resistance
attractants
repellents
Online Access:https://popups.uliege.be/1780-4507/index.php?id=18876

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