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Grease manages fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) larvae on maize crop

Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) is a devastating insect, which is known for its polyphagous nature. That is, its ability to feed on various kinds of food sources.  This insect can migrate up to 100 km in a single…
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Wild potato crop relatives: a key asset for sustainable agriculture

Recent research opens up the prospect of breeding for aphid resistance by crossing cultivated and wild potatoes.
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Gametophytes are ready for their close up: Methods used to study obscure sexual portion of plant life cycle

Despite their obscurity, gametophytes are vital to our understanding of biodiversity and to the successful implementation of conservation strategies.
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Silicon nanoparticles: New-age fertilisers?

A tremendous amount of research has been done to explore Si action in plants against drought, waterlogging, salinity, heavy metals, ultra-violet, as well as pathogenic and entomological attacks. While most studies address Si role in abiotic and biotic stress conditions,…
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Good agronomy: the first step to improving rice productivity when water supply is sufficient

Sub-Saharan Africa’s population continues to grow, with the prediction that the population will double by 2050 and peak by 2100. This poses a challenge in meeting the demand for staple food in a region where self-reliance in cereal production, a…
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