Effects of organic versus conventional fertilizers on insect pests, natural enemies and yield of Phaseolus vulgaris

Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment

Volumn 115, Issue 1-4, 2006, Pages 51-55

  Karungi, J ^a   Ekbom, B ^b   Kyamanywa, S ^a  

^a MAKERERE UNIVERSITY   (Uganda)

^b SWEDISH UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES   (Sweden)

Author keywords

Aphis fabae; Maruca vitrata; Phaseolus vulgaris; Soil fertility amendments

Indexed keywords

CROP; FERTILIZER; INSECT; WEATHER;

APHIS FABAE; INSECTA; MARUCA VITRATA; PHASEOLUS VULGARIS;

EID: 33646038883     PISSN: 01678809     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.agee.2005.12.008     Document Type: Article

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