Seasonal variation in the insecticidal action of chilli pepper (Capsicum frutescens) products on the cowpea bruchid (Callosobruchus maculatus f.) infesting stored cowpea seeds in Maiduguri, north-eastern Nigeria
Seasonal variation in the efficacy of 0.0 (control), 1.0, 2.5 and 5.0g extracts of each of ground seed, ground rind, ground whole fruit and unground whole fruit of chilli on the reproduction of Callosobruchus maculatus were investigated during the hot (April/May; 21.1-34.7°C; 13.0-37.0% R.H.) and th...
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| Language: | English |
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University of Maiduguri
2001-10-01
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| Series: | Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology and Environment |
| Online Access: | http://azojete.com.ng/index.php/azojete/article/view/71/66 |