The effect of sun‐drying on the infestation of the african catfish (clarias gariepinus) by post-harvest insects in the lake chad district of nigeria

International Journal of Pest Management

Volumn 42, Issue 4, 1996, Pages 281-283

  Lale, N E S ^a   Sastawa, B M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

African catfish; Infestation; Post harvest; Sun drying

Indexed keywords

EID: 2142667632     PISSN: 09670874     EISSN: 13665863     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09670879609372007     Document Type: Article

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