A5063395226- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
- Nematode management and characterization studies
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Crop Yield and Soil Fertility
- Chromosomal and Genetic Variations
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Dengue and Mosquito Control Research
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Studies
- Genetics and Plant Breeding
- Plant Virus Research Studies
- Agricultural Practices and Plant Genetics
- Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
CAB International
2023
Right to Care
2023
University of KwaZulu-Natal
2020-2022
Golden Valley Agricultural Research Trust
2020-2021
Food security and livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are threatened by the recent arrival of fall armyworm (FAW) (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), a prolific, polyphagous insect pest 350 host-plant species, including maize (Zea mays L.). In major maize-producing countries SSA, annual yield losses attributable to FAW between US$ 2.5 6.2 billion. Presently, is an A1 quarantine there stringent cross-border control agricultural commodities. This review presents...
A prioritisation study was conducted to address the lack of adequate information about potential pests likely be introduced in Zambia and become invasive. The by subject matter experts from relevant institutions outside Zambia. Although this focused on major pest categories, paper only addresses bacteria Protista. list 306 bacterial 10 Protista species adjudged affect plants generated using CABI’s Horizon Scanning Tool. 316 (total) were refined focus that value chains important Zambia’s...
Introduction of invasive alien species (quarantine pests) through intentional or unintentional human-mediated activities has caused enormous economic and environmental impacts necessitating forward planning to identify, prioritise, prevent their introduction. Using CABI’s Horizon Scanning Tool, 26 mollusca 199 plant parasitic nematode (PPN) not reported as present in Zambia were identified. The list was refined focus on affecting Zambia’s important value chains resulting final lists 130 PPN...
Knowledge of fall armyworm (FAW) (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith) rearing, infestation and development precision screening protocols are preconditions for the successful introgression resistance genes into farmer-preferred varieties. We aimed to determine FAW developmental stages, screen tropical maize select resistant lines under controlled conditions in Zambia. Field-collected samples constituting 30 egg masses 60 larvae were reared using leaf- stalk-based soy- wheat flour-based diets at...
The fall armyworm (FAW) (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith) is an invasive pest of maize, as well other important cereals and vegetables, threatening food systems biodiversity in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to assess the outbreaks FAW, farmers’ perceived production constraints, coping strategies maize Zambia. A participatory rural appraisal (PRA) was conducted two FAW-affected districts Zambia 2017 2018. Data were collected using semi-structured questionnaires, preference ranking,...
A prioritisation study was conducted to address the lack of adequate information about potential pests likely be introduced in Zambia and become invasive. The by subject matter experts from relevant institutions outside Zambia. Although this focussed on major pest categories, paper only addresses bacteria Protista. list 306 bacterial 10 Protista species adjudged affect plants generated using CABI’s Horizon Scanning Tool. 316 (total) were refined focus that value chains important...
Abstract Introduction of invasive alien species through intentional or unintentional human mediated activities has caused enormous loss income to economies, affected livelihoods and degraded biodiversity. This necessitated forward planning horizon scanning coupled with risk assessment identify, prioritise, prevent introduction that may become (quarantine pests). CABI developed the Horizon Scanning Tool utilises information in compendia identify pests not yet reported as present area at risk....
Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) is a viral caused by the cassava virus (CBSV) or Ugandan (UCBSV) that was first reported in 2018 Zambia. It spreads rapidly, mostly through exchange of infected planting material when used to propagate new fields and causes hard rots roots. Consequently, farmers experience substantial losses quality, yield income, contributing household food insecurity. Presently Zambia, there are no varieties validated as resistant CBSD. Management methods promising...