Evaluation of Metarhizium anisopliae for integrated management of termites on maize and Grevillea robusta in Uganda and Kenya
Abstract
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Termites are a major constraint to subsistence agriculture,
causing yield losses up to 100%. Recent studies have
demonstrated the efficacy of the fungus, Metarhizium
anisopliae for controlling termites, but little is yet known about
sustainable application of this biocontrol agent. This study will
assess the optimum application rates and timing of M.
anisopliae to protect maize and Grevillea robusta, and its
persistence in soil, effects on non-target arthropods, and
compatibility in maize-legume intercrop. Findings of the study
are expected to enhance development of sustainable termite
management strategies for small holder farmers.
Keywords
- biological control
- biological phenomena
- crops
- East Africa
- ecology
- entomopathogens
- Fungi
- grevillea robusta
- group communication
- integrated pest management
- Kampala
- maize
- Makerere University
- metarhizium anisopliae
- Moi University
- Nairobi
- RUFORUM; Agricultural Higher Education
- subsistence agriculture
- termite damage
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