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    Managing a transboundary pest: the fall armyworm on maize in Africa

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    Date
    2021
    Author
    Otim, M.H.
    Fiaboe, K.
    Akello, J.
    Mudde, B.
    Obonyom, A.T.
    Bruce, A.Y.
    Opio, W.A.
    Chinwada, P.
    Hailu, A.
    Paparu, P.
    Type
    Book Chapter
    Review Status
    Peer Review
    Target Audience
    Scientists
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    Abstract/Description
    The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) invaded Africa in 2016, and has since spread to all countries in sub-Saharan Africa, causing devastating effects on mainly maize and sorghum. The rapid spread of this pest is aided by its high reproductive rate, high migration ability, wide host range and adaptability to different environments, among others. Since its introduction, many governments purchased and distributed pesticides for emergency control, with minimal regard to their efficacy. In this chapter, we review efforts towards managing this pest, highlight key challenges, and provide our thoughts on considerations for sustainable management of the pest.
    https://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.96637
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    https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/7227
    IITA Authors ORCID
    Komi Fiaboehttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5113-2159
    Juliet Akellohttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4780-4850
    Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
    https://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.96637
    Research Themes
    Natural Resource Management; Plant Production and Health
    IITA Subjects
    Agronomy; Food Security; Maize; Pests of Plants; Plant Breeding; Plant Health; Plant Production
    Agrovoc Terms
    Agroecology; Parasitoids; Pesticides; Spodoptera Frugiperda; Zea Mays; Maize; Subsaharan Africa
    Regions
    Africa; Africa South of Sahara
    Hubs
    Southern Africa Hub; Central Africa Hub
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