The association between some physico-chemical characteristics and susceptibility of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) to Callosobruchus maculatus (F.)

Journal of Stored Products Research

Volumn 32, Issue 1, 1996, Pages 7-11

  Oigiangbe, N O ^a   Onigbinde, A O ^a  

^a AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

bruchid infestation; cowpea; physico chemical characteristics

Indexed keywords

BRUCHINAE; CALLOSOBRUCHUS MACULATUS; PHASEOLUS (ANGIOSPERM); VIGNA UNGUICULATA;

EID: 0029687409     PISSN: 0022474X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/0022-474X(96)00001-X     Document Type: Article

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