Traditional knowledge on post-harvest practices used by maize farmers against infestation by maize weevils Sitophilus zeamais and Prostephanus truncatus in Arumeru district, Tanzania

Emidi, Basiliana; Lutambi, Angelina; Malebo, Hamisi

doi:10.4314/thrb.v26i1.23

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Traditional knowledge on post-harvest practices used by maize farmers against infestation by maize weevils Sitophilus zeamais and Prostephanus truncatus in Arumeru district, Tanzania

Published in Tanzania journal of health research/Tanzania Journal of Health Research • Jan 1, 2025

Authors:

Basiliana Emidi

Angelina Lutambi

Hamisi Malebo

Abstract

Introduction: Maize (Zea mays L.) is a crucial staple crop in Tanzania and Africa. However, post-harvest losses of maize grains due to insect pests, particularly Sitophilus zeamais and Prostephanus truncatus, pose significant economic challenges. Traditional knowledge and practices among farmers pla...

Subject

Sitophilus

Tanzania

Infestation

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