| dc.contributor.author | Oleke, J.M. |
| dc.contributor.author | Manyong, Victor M. |
| dc.contributor.author | Mignouna, Djana B. |
| dc.contributor.author | Isinika, A. |
| dc.contributor.author | Mutabazi, K.D. |
| dc.contributor.author | Hanna, R. |
| dc.contributor.author | Sabelis, M. |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2019-12-04T11:03:42Z |
| dc.date.available | 2019-12-04T11:03:42Z |
| dc.date.issued | 2013 |
| dc.identifier.citation | Oleke, J.M., Manyong, V., Mignouna, D.B., Isinika, A., Mutabazi, K.D., Hanna, R. & Sabelis, M. (2013). Ex-ante economic analysis of biological control of coconut mite in Benin. AgBioForum, 16(2): 161-169. |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1522-936X |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/1199 |
| dc.description.abstract | The coconut mite, Aceria guerreronis Keifer, has been identified as one of the pests that pose a threat to the coconut industry in Benin. The study presents the simulation results of the economic benefits of the biological control of coconut mites in Benin using a standard economic surplus model. In the least optimistic scenario, the economy would derive an overall net gain of US$155,213.40. Considered at a discount rate of 12% for the period 2008-2027, net present value was about $207,721, while the internal rates of return or break-even discount rates are high at 13.21%. It is therefore recommended that contemporaneous with the release of natural predators of the coconut mite, plans should be underway for improving research and extension services to coconut farmers in Benin. |
| dc.format.extent | 161-169 |
| dc.language.iso | en |
| dc.subject | Aceria Guerreronis |
| dc.subject | Biological Control |
| dc.title | Exante economic analysis of biological control of coconut mite in Benin |
| dc.type | Journal Article |
| dc.description.version | Peer Review |
| cg.contributor.affiliation | International Institute of Tropical Agriculture |
| cg.contributor.affiliation | Sokoine University of Agriculture |
| cg.coverage.region | Africa |
| cg.coverage.region | West Africa |
| cg.coverage.country | Benin |
| cg.authorship.types | CGIAR and developing country institute |
| cg.iitasubject | Pests Of Plants |
| cg.journal | AgBioForum |
| cg.howpublished | Formally Published |
| cg.accessibilitystatus | Limited Access |
| local.dspaceid | 78447 |
| cg.targetaudience | Scientists |
