Insect pests of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) in Kenya

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1982
Author
Khaemba, BM
Mutinga, Mutuku J
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Article; en
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Abstract
The pest complex of sunflower and its relative abundance and economic importance are discussed. A total of 80 insect species were collected—five of these were recorded on roots, 51 on stems and leaves and 29 on floral parts and developing seed. The major pests of sunflower commonly encountered in all the localities studied were Agrotis segetum Schiff, Agrotis ypsilon Hfn, Plusia orichalcea F., Nezara viridula L. and Heliothis armigera HB.
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http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid=7301628&fileId=S1742758400002046
http://hdl.handle.net/11295/81602
Citation
nternational Journal of Tropical Insect Science / Volume 3 / Issue 04 / December 1982, pp 281-286
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University of Nairobi
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