Impact of Predators and Parasitoids of Major Insect Pests on Groundnut
Studies to determine the effect of groundnut cropping systems and insecticide applications on the abundance and diversity of predator and parasitoids, were conducted during the first […]
- Start Date: 1999
- End Date: 2004
- 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 Splitting on Biology of C. maculatus, Quality Attributes and Marketability of Cowpea Seed
The effect of splitting cowpea prior to storage on the oviposition rate, generation time and number and weight of emergent Callosobruchus maculatus adults was investigated. Three […]
- Start Date: 1999
- End Date: 2004
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Ohio State University
- Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Topic: Markets, Productivity
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
Harvest and Postharvest Practices of Maize Related to Mould and Mycotoxin Contamination in Mayuge District
Previous studies carried out in Mayuge and Kumi districts of Uganda in 2000 and 2001 regarding moulds and mycotoxins in maize, found that mould infection and […]
- Start Date: 1999
- End Date: 2004
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Ohio State University
- Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Topic: Productivity
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
Dithiocarbamate Fungicide Residues in Ugandan Tomato Fruits and their Effects on Postharvest Quality
Studies conducted in 2000 and 2001 by members of the Department of Food Science and Technology, Makerere University, and IPM CRSP, revealed that retailers at the […]
- Start Date: 1999
- End Date: 2004
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Ohio State University
- Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Topic: Productivity
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
Evaluation of Insect Parasitic Nematodes for Thrips Control in Uganda
Thrips and other insect pests are serious pests of tomato and other crops in Uganda. A trial was conducted in the summer of 2003 to evaluate […]
- Start Date: 1999
- End Date: 2004
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Ohio State University
- Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Topic: Productivity
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
Evaluation of Tomato Varieties for Resistance to Bacterial Wilt
Major tomato pests in Uganda include early and late blights (Alternaria solani and Phytophthora infestans), bacterial wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum), aphids, thrips, mites, and African bollworms (Helicoverpa […]
- Start Date: 1999
- End Date: 2004
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Ohio State University
- Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Topic: Productivity
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
Developing IPM programs for tree tomato (Solanum betaceum)in Ecuador Aphid population dynamics and its influence on epidemics of tree tomato viruses
This project researched the impact of aphids on tree tomato in the Tumbaco valley in Ecuador. Aphids are frequent pests of tomato trees and are involved […]
- Start Date: 1999
- End Date: 2004
- 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
Integrated Field Management of Cowpea Field and Storage Pests Using Selected Synthetic and Botanical Pesticides
The study was conducted on-farm in the districts of Pallisa and Kumi, to determine the effect of integrating the use of synthetic and botanical pesticides in […]
- Start Date: 1999
- End Date: 2004
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Ohio State University
- Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Topic: Innovation
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
An Alternative Approach to Increase Tomato Production by Reducing Incidence of Bacterial Wilt through Grafting
Two solanaceaous root stocks were selected to be used on farmers fields for tomato grafting. The root stocks selected were Solanum indicum subsp. dischum locally known […]
- Start Date: 1999
- End Date: 2004
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Ohio State University
- Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Topic: Innovation
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
Evaluation of Management Practices on Incidence of Late Blight on Tomatoes
Tomato, the most important vegetable crop in Uganda, is produced mainly in the peri-urban areas for fresh-market consumption. Tomato has many pest constraints including early and […]
- Start Date: 1999
- End Date: 2004
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Ohio State University
- Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Topic: Food Security
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
