Browsing Life sciences and Bio-engineering by Author "Chidege, Maneno"
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Enhancing Food Grains Storage Systems through Insect Pest Detection and Control Measures for Maize and Beans: Ensuring Food Security Post-COVID-19 Tanzania
Chidege, Maneno; Venkataramana, Pavithravani; Ndakidemi, Patrick (MDPI, 2024-02-21)COVID-19 poses a significant threat to the present and future of mankind. The emergence of diverse strains during the pandemic creates uncertainty regarding their disappearance or resurgence. Lockdown measures and travel ... -
Field Margin Vegetation in Tropical African Bean Systems Harbours Diverse Natural Enemies for Biological Pest Control in Adjacent Crops
Mkenda, Prisila; Ndakidemi, Patrick; Stevenson, Philip; Arnold, Sarah; Belmain, Steven; Chidege, Maneno; Gurr, Geo (MDPI, 2019-11-14)Non-crop vegetation around farmland can be valuable habitats for enhancing ecosystem services but little is known of the importance of field margins in supporting natural enemies of insect pests in tropical agriculture. ... -
Tomato Leafminer (Tuta absoluta Meyrick 1917): A Threat to Tomato Production in Africa
Zekeya, Never; Chacha, Musa; Ndakidemi, Patrick A.; Materu, Chris; Chidege, Maneno; Mbega, Ernest (Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International, 2016-11-28)Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is an important vegetable crop for income, food and nutrition in Africa. Production of the crop is currently threatened by leaf miner [Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)]. ...