The potential of neem, Azadirachta indica A. Juss., for controlling postflowering pests of cowpea, Vigna unguiculata Walp. Maruca testulalis, the pod borer

Neem oil (NO), and different formulations of neem oil in a solution of Tetrapleura tetraptera as emulsifier, including neem oil emulsifiable concentrate (NOEC), neem oil slurry emulsifiable concentrate (NOSEC) and 5% NOEC obtained from the seeds of the neem plant, were tested for their efficacy in t...

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Main Authors: Jackai, L.E.N., Oyediran, I.O.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Springer 1991
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/101727
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Summary:Neem oil (NO), and different formulations of neem oil in a solution of Tetrapleura tetraptera as emulsifier, including neem oil emulsifiable concentrate (NOEC), neem oil slurry emulsifiable concentrate (NOSEC) and 5% NOEC obtained from the seeds of the neem plant, were tested for their efficacy in the control of Maruca testulalis Geyer, under laboratory conditions using flowers of Ife Brown, cowpea variety.