Phytochemical activity and role of botanical pesticides in pest management for sustainable agricultural crop production
Increased demand for food to feed the ever-growing population led to development and adoption of synthetic chemicals as a quick and effective strategy of managing crop pests and diseases. However, overreliance on synthetic pesticides is discouraged due to their detrimental effects on human health, t...
Main Authors: | Geraldin M.W. Lengai, James W. Muthomi, Ernest R. Mbega |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-03-01
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Series: | Scientific African |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468227619308002 |
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