ECHO Research Notes are topic-specific publications about crops and agricultural practices important to those working in the tropics and subtropics. Our material is authored by ECHO staff (past and present) as well as outside writers, all with experience and knowledge of their subject. These documents are free for your use and will hopefully serve a valuable role in your working library of resources in agricultural development!
Articles
Jaza Kamili: Njia Rahisi ya Kupunguza Uharibifu wa Fukusi katika Mbegu za Mahindi Zilizohifadhiwa katika Kontena Zisizoingiwa na hewa
Rocheteau Dareus
Hasara za Baada ya mavuno zinazosababishwa na wadudu katika nafaka zilizohifadhiwa zinawakilisha changamoto kubwa wakulima wadogo wanakabiliwa kusini mwa ulimwengu. Fukusi wa mahindi (Sitophilus zeamais) ni mmoja wa wadudu muhimu zaidi wa Baada ya mavuno katika mahindi. Ili kufanya jaribio, tulitumia mitungi 12 ambayo tulijaza mbegu za mahindi (Kielelezo 1) kama ifuatavyo: Mitungi 4 na 100% ya ujazo wake zilijazwa mbegu = Kamili; Mitungi 4 na 50% ya ujazo wake zilijazwa mbegu = Nusu; Mitungi 4 na 25% ya ujazo wake zilijazwa mbegu = Robo.