Extent of spike shedding and stem wilting of pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in Morogoro District, Tanzania
Abstract Background Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is an important spice produced by small-scale farmers in Morogoro district of Tanzania for both local and export markets. Recently, farmers have reported a decline in crop productivity due to spike shedding and stem wilting of pepper plants. The study was...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-06-01
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Series: | CABI Agriculture and Bioscience |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43170-020-00006-7 |