Working Document Series Open Access Development of a hot pepper root rot and wilt disease management strategy through genetic resistance, chemical application and proper choice of rotational crops E. Awori · S. Nkalubo · P. Tukamuhabwa · S. Tumwekwase +1 more This study seeks to contribute to increased productivity of hot pepper (Capsicum chinense) by incorporating an integrated pest management (IPM) package for root rot/wilt disease (Phytophthora capsici). Pathogen host diversity will be deter… RUF-34591 2010 CC BY 4.0 8 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of Metarhizium anisopliae for integrated management of termites on maize and Grevillea robusta in Uganda and Kenya H. Agaba · L. Gohole · N.K. Maniania · P. Nyeko +1 more 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 sustai… RUF-34376 2010 CC BY 4.0 20 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessing the efficacy of integrated pest management strategies for suppressing Bactrocera invadens in selected orchards in Manica Province, Mozambique D. Cugala · S. Ekesi · A. Majacunene The invasive fruit fly, Bactrocera invadens, was first detected in Mozambique in 2007 (Cuamba District, Niassa Province) and is now well established and widespread in the North and central regions. Direct damage to mango and guava due to B… RUF-33960 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Integrated Management of Aphid Vectors and Associated Viral Diseases of Passion Fruit in Uganda J. Karungi · M. Nantale · M. Ochwo-Ssemakula · A. Olango +1 more This study is intended to develop management strategies for aphid vectors and viral diseases on passion fruit in Uganda. In the absence of resistant varieties, the management techniques evaluated here will provide much needed information f… RUF-32977 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Developing Ecological Management Strategies for the Aphid Vectored Cucumber Mosaic Virus on Tomato in Uganda S. Ahabwe · H. Jurua · J. Karungi · M.K.N. Ochwo-Ssemakula +1 more This study aims to develop safe and affordable management strategies for cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) on tomato and the aphids that vector the disease as a strategy to rejuvenate and increase yields of the crop at the small scale levels. Th… RUF-32933 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Assessing the Impact of Integrated Pest Management Programme for Suppressing the Invasive Fruit Fly (Bactrocera invadens) on Mango in Mozambique H. Cocorrea · D. Cugala · S. Ekesi · L. Jose The invasive fruit fly, Bactrocera invadens (Diptera: Tephritidae) is a devastating quarantine pest that continues to threaten fruit and vegetable production in Mozambique. In Mozambique, since its first detection in the Northern region, n… RUF-32928 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
