Browsing Department of Plant Science by Author "Arunga, Esther"
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Combining Host Plant Resistance, Selective Insecticides, and Biological Control Agents for Integrated Management of Tuta absoluta
Nderitu, Peris Wangari; Jonsson, Mattias; Arunga, Esther; Otieno, Mark; Muturi, John Jamleck; Wafula, Geoffrey O. (2020-07-07)Combination of pest management strategies that minimize pesticide use and conserve natural enemies is important for a sustainable environment. Overreliance on synthetic insecticides in the management of Tuta absoluta has ... -
EVALUATION OF TOMATO VARIETIES FOR RESISTANCE TO TOMATO LEAFMINER (TUTA ABSOLUTA) IN KIRINYAGA COUNTY, KENYA
Nderitu, Wangari Peris; Arunga, Esther; Mattias, Jonsson; Otieno, Mark; Muturi, John Jamleck (African Journal of Horticultural Science, 2020-07)The tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta) (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is an invasive insect pest of tomato crops in many parts of Africa. It causes substantial economic losses to tomato crops in Kenya. Majority of ...