Implications of on farm research for local knowledge related to fruits flies and the weaver ant Oecophylla longinoda in mango production
We interviewed half of the mango-growers in northern Benin, including 15 farmers involved in a regional fruit fly project, and held focus group discussions with women fruit-pickers. They were asked about pest management and their knowledge of a weaver ant, Oecophylla longinoda. All considered low yi...
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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Informa UK Limited
2008
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| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/90840 |
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