Groundnut oil treatment for the control of cafforotruchus maeulatus (F) during cowpea storage

Groundnut oil at 5 ml/kg completely protected cowpea seeds in storage from Callosobruchus maculatus (F (F.) for up to 180 days. The treatment had no adverse effects on cooking time or taste of the cooked beans or on germination even after 6 months storage. The oil treatment prevented emergence of pr...

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Main Authors: Singh, S.R., Luse, R.A., Leuschner, K.E., Nangju, D.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 1978
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175470

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