| dc.contributor.author | Otim, M.H. |
| dc.contributor.author | Fiaboe, K. |
| dc.contributor.author | Akello, J. |
| dc.contributor.author | Mudde, B. |
| dc.contributor.author | Obonyom, A.T. |
| dc.contributor.author | Bruce, A.Y. |
| dc.contributor.author | Opio, W.A. |
| dc.contributor.author | Chinwada, P. |
| dc.contributor.author | Hailu, A. |
| dc.contributor.author | Paparu, P. |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-08-26T11:55:36Z |
| dc.date.available | 2021-08-26T11:55:36Z |
| dc.date.issued | 2021 |
| dc.identifier.citation | Otim, M.H., Fiaboe, K., Akello, J., Mudde, B., Obonyom, A.T., Bruce, A.Y., ... & Paparu, P. (2021). Managing a transboundary pest: the fall armyworm on maize in Africa. In Moths and Caterpillars. London: IntechOpen (p. 1-16). |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/7227 |
| dc.description.abstract | 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. |
| dc.format.extent | 1-16 |
| dc.language.iso | en |
| dc.publisher | IntechOpen Limited |
| dc.subject | Agroecology |
| dc.subject | Parasitoids |
| dc.subject | Pesticides |
| dc.subject | Spodoptera Frugiperda |
| dc.subject | Zea Mays |
| dc.subject | Maize |
| dc.subject | Subsaharan Africa |
| dc.title | Managing a transboundary pest: the fall armyworm on maize in Africa |
| dc.type | Book Chapter |
| cg.contributor.crp | Agriculture for Nutrition and Health |
| cg.contributor.crp | Roots, Tubers and Bananas |
| cg.contributor.affiliation | National Agricultural Research Organization, Uganda |
| cg.contributor.affiliation | International Institute of Tropical Agriculture |
| cg.contributor.affiliation | International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center |
| cg.contributor.affiliation | International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology |
| cg.coverage.region | Africa |
| cg.coverage.region | Africa South of Sahara |
| cg.coverage.hub | Southern Africa Hub |
| cg.coverage.hub | Central Africa Hub |
| cg.researchtheme | Natural Resource Management |
| cg.researchtheme | Plant Production and Health |
| cg.identifier.bibtexciteid | OTIM:2021 |
| cg.authorship.types | CGIAR and developing country institute |
| cg.iitasubject | Agronomy |
| cg.iitasubject | Food Security |
| cg.iitasubject | Maize |
| cg.iitasubject | Pests of Plants |
| cg.iitasubject | Plant Breeding |
| cg.iitasubject | Plant Health |
| cg.iitasubject | Plant Production |
| cg.notes | Published online: 16 Mar 2021 |
| cg.publicationplace | London, UK |
| cg.accessibilitystatus | Open Access |
| cg.reviewstatus | Peer Review |
| cg.usagerightslicense | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 0.0) |
| cg.targetaudience | Scientists |
| cg.identifier.doi | https://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.96637 |
| cg.iitaauthor.identifier | Komi Fiaboe: 0000-0001-5113-2159 |
| cg.iitaauthor.identifier | Juliet Akello: 0000-0003-4780-4850 |
| cg.futureupdate.required | No |
