Universities Ohio State University : CRSPs

On-farm Post-harvest Management of Bruchids in Beans and Cowpeas

Seven post-harvest treatments of common beans, Phaseolus vulgaris L.., including three botanical treatments (Mexican marigold , lantana, and tobacco), an ash treatment, a solar heat treatment, […]

Start Date: 1993
End Date: 1998
Project Code: Not Available
Lead University: Ohio State University

Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
Topic: Productivity

CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Database: Project

Influence of Minimum Insecticide Application on Insect Pest Populations and Yield of Cowpeas in Kumi District

Insect pests are a major constraint to cowpea production in Kumi. To mitigate against the pest problem, many farmers use insecticides, applied up to over 8 […]

Start Date: 1993
End Date: 1998
Project Code: Not Available
Lead University: Ohio State University

Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
Topic: Food Security

CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Database: Project

Effect of Seed Dressing and Some Cultural Practices on Bean Fly (Ophiomyia sp), Bean Aphid (Aphis fabae) and Fusarium Root Rots on Beans in Iganga District

Farm trials in Iganga district were conducted to determine the effect of seed dressing and earthing-up on bean fly incidence and damage.

Start Date: 1993
End Date: 1998
Project Code: Not Available
Lead University: Ohio State University

Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
Topic: Food Security

CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Database: Project

Incidence of Cereal Stemborer Parasitoids and Establishment of Cotesia flavipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in Eastern Uganda

Maize productivity in Uganda is constrained by insect pests among other factors. The lepidopterous stalk borers are the most damaging pests on maize in Uganda. A […]

Start Date: 1993
End Date: 1998
Project Code: Not Available
Lead University: Ohio State University

Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
Topic: Food Security

CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Database: Project

Development of Integrated Pest Management Alternatives for the Main Pests and Diseases of Platano (Plantain)

The main cause of low quality and productivity of platano (plantain) (var. Barranganete) in the region of “El Carmen” was attributed to pests and diseases, as […]

Start Date: 1993
End Date: 1998
Project Code: Not Available
Lead University: Ohio State University

Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
Topic: Innovation

CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Database: Project

Biological control of the Andean weevil Premnotrypes vorax on potato with Bacillus thuringiensis

The Andean weevil of potato (Premnotrypes vorax) is the most economically important insect pest attacking potatoes in Ecuador. It can affect 100% of the crop. With […]

Start Date: 1993
End Date: 1998
Project Code: Not Available
Lead University: Ohio State University

Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
Topic: Food Security

CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Database: Project

Evaluation of Phytoseiulus persimilis as Biocontrol for Tetranychid Mites in Raspberries

In Guatemala, two-spotted mites (Tetranychus sp.) represent the main arthropod pest affecting raspberries. Mite infestations are difficult to control due to the lack of satisfactory control […]