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2022

Journal article

Elements of agroecological pest and disease management.

The development of large-scale monocropped agrisystems has facilitated increased problems with pests and diseases, perpetuating the reliance of farmers on synthetic pesticides. The economic success of synthetic inputs has, however, been achieved at a high cost to the environment through the loss of biodiversity, depletion of soil quality, greenhouse gas...

Belmain, Steven R. ; Tembo, Yolice ; Mkindi, Angela G. ; Arnold, Sarah E. J. ; Stevenson, Philip C.
Botanical pesticides, Sustainable agriculture, Agroecology, Farmer research network, and Conservation biological control
2022

Journal article

Field margins and botanical insecticides enhance Lablab purpureus yield by reducing aphid pests and supporting natural enemies.

Ochieng, Lawrence O. ; Ogendo, Joshua O. ; Bett, Philip K. ; Nyaanga, Jane G. ; Cheruiyot, Erick K. …
Botanical insecticides, Integrated pest management, Conservation biological control, Field margin, Lablab purpureus, and Legume cropping systems