Utilization of biological insecticides for the protection of stored yam chips
The processing of yam into dehydrated chips is used extensively in certain areas of West Africa to stabilize the product. However, the chips are often severely attacked by borers, which can reduce whole stocks to powder within a few months. The level of protection provided by various biological prod...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | Inglés |
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SAGE Publications
2005
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/96064 |
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