Diversity and Abundance of Lepidopteran Stem Borers and Their Respective Native Hosts in Different Vegetation Mosaics in Tanzania
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DOI: 10.4001/003.026.0050
Abstract: Lepidopteran stem borers are important pests of maize and sorghum in East and southern Africa. Except for Chilo partellus (Swinhoe), the other important lepidopteran pests of maize and sorghum, Busseola fusca (Fuller), and Sesamia calamistis… read more here.
Keywords: diversity; stem borers; vegetation mosaics; different vegetation ... See more keywords
Modelling the Distributions of Maize Stem Borers at Local Scale in East African Mountain Gradients Using Climatic and Edaphic Variables
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DOI: 10.4001/003.026.0458
Abstract: Lepidopteran stem borers are among the most important pests of maize in East Africa. Understanding the factors that influence maize stem borers' distribution is crucial in predicting their response to future climate change. The hypothesis… read more here.
Keywords: mount kilimanjaro; stem borers; taita hills; maize stem ... See more keywords