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The biology and ecology of Mussidia spp. (Lepidoptera : Pyralidae) and associated natural enemies in Kenya

Muli, Benjamin K. (2009-02)

Mussidia nigrivenella Ragonot (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), an important pest of maize, cotton and Phaseolus bean in West Africa, has never been described as a crop pest from East and southern Africa (ESA). It was hypothesized ...
Comparative whitefly vector density and bean disease incidence on local and hybrid varieties in semi-arid Kenya

Kamonzo, Jedidah K.; Mutisya, Daniel L.; Muli, Benjamin K.; Nguluu, Simon N. (2018-12)

The dry bean, Phaseolus vulgaris (L.) production is constrained by various factors in the environment. A survey was carried out to determine incidence of various foliage diseases and possible influence by whitefly vectors ...
Dietary and thermo-hygrometric requirements to rear Mussidia fiorii Cecconi & de Joannis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) under laboratory conditions

Muli, Benjamin K.; Schulthess, F.; Van den Berg, J. (2011)

Several Mussidia species occur in West and East Africa, but only the ear-borer, Mussidia nigrivenella Ragonot (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), has attained economic pest status in West Africa. During recent surveys in Kenya several ...
Effect of integrated soil fertility management on greenhouse tomato yields in semi arids of Kitui.

Mbaluka, Titus L.; Muli, Benjamin K.; Muasya, Reuben M. (2017)

Globally the demand for food is increasing due to the increase in population. In sub Saharan Africa degrading soils necessitates novel approaches to soil fertility management. The aim of this research was to investigate ...
Effects of biofortified fertilizer application rates on productivity of selected bean varieties under field conditions in semi-arid South Eastern Kenya

Mwami, Boniface M.; Nguluu, Simon N.; Kimiti, Jacinta M.; Akuja, Thomas E.; Muli, Benjamin K. (2018)

Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is one of the most important crops in (ASALs) as they provide food and prevent malnutrition among people. However, production has been declining due to low soil moisture which affects absorption ...
Effects of rainwater harvesting practices on biomass yield and morphometric traits of sorghum (sorghum bicolor l. moench) in semi-arid Kitui County, Kenya

Mwami, Boniface M.; Muasya, Reuben M.; Nguluu, Simon N.; Kinama, Josiah; Muli, Benjamin K.; Wambua, John; Theuri, Alice W.; Luvanda, Albert (2024)

Background: Sorghum is an important source of fodder in the semi-arid areas of Kenya. However, its biomass yield has remained low due to the low soil moisture content which is associated with low rainfall. Objective: To ...
Evaluation of bean common mosaic disease and associated aphid vector, aphis fabae l., on common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) production in lower eastern Kenya

Muute, Ngela A.; Muli, Benjamin K.; Orek, Charles O. (2021-10-25)

Production of common bean in Kenya is constrained by pests and diseases and to improve bean yields amongst majority small-scale farmers, appropriate management strategies should be adopted. Bean common mosaic disease (BCMD) ...
Host plants and species diversity of Mussidia (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in Kenya

Muli, Benjamin K.; Schulthess, Fritz; van den Berg, Johnnie (Taylor & Francis, 2009)

Mussidia nigrivenella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), an important pest of maize, cotton and Phaseolus bean in western Africa, has never been described as a crop pest from Eastern and southern Africa (ESA), although it was ...
Indigenous knowledge practices on management of key crop pests in Kitui West Subcounty, Kenya

Kitheka, David M.; Muli, Benjamin K. (2022-11)

Sub-Saharan Africa's subsistence agriculture is characterized by food deficits, recurrent famines, and poverty caused by irregular rainfall, deteriorating soil fertility, pests, and illnesses. Pests have not spared Kitui ...
Interspecific competition between Xanthopimpla stemmator Thunberg and Dentichasmias busseolae Heinrich (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), pupal parasitoids attacking Chilo partellus (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in East Africa

Muli, Benjamin K.; Schulthess, Fritz; Maranga, Rosebella O.; Kutima, Helen L.; Jiang, Nanqing (Elsevier, 2006)

Interspecific competition between Xanthopimpla stemmator and Dentichasmias busseolae was studied using pupae of the invasive crambid stemborer Chilo partellus as the host. While X. stemmator is an old association, D. ...
Large hive beetles: an emerging serious honey bee pest in the coastal highlands of Kenya

Wambua, Benedict; Muli, Elliud; Kilonzo, Joseph; Ng’ang’a, James; Kanui, Titus I.; Muli, Benjamin K. (International Bee Research Association, 2019-03)
Parasitoids associated with Mussidia spp. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in Kenya

Muli, Benjamin K.; Schulthess, Fritz; van den Berg, Johnnie (Springer Netherlands, 2009-02)

The pyralid Mussidia nigrivenella, a pest of cotton, maize and Phaseolus bean in West Africa, has never been reported as a crop pest in East and Southern Africa, although reportedly it exists in the wild. It is hypothesized ...
Performance of Trichogrammatoidea sp. nr lutea Girault (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) collected from Mussidia spp. in Kenya on eggs of six lepidopteran hosts

Muli, Benjamin K.; Schulthess, F.; van den Berg, J. (, 2010-07)

Mussidia nigrivenella Ragonot (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), an important pest of maize ears in West Africa, has never been reported to attack crops in East and southern Africa (ESA), though it was found on various wild host ...
Refining Dryland Farming Systems as a Means of Enhancing Agrodiversity and Food Security in Eastern Kenya: A review.

Nguluu, Simon N.; Karanja, J.; Kimatu, Josphert N.; Gicheru, P. T.; Musimba, Nashon K. R.; Njiru, E.; Kathuli, P.; Nzioki, H.; Akuja, Thomas E.; Muli, Benjamin K.; Nzombe, N. N. (2014-10-02)

Drylands which cover one third of the earth’s land surface and almost 80% of Kenya’s land surface are being used to grow dryland crops such as maize, beans, sorghum, millets and livestock. Studies show that refined farming ...

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