Entomology Research Papers/Topics

Farmers’ Knowledge, Effects Of Their Practices And Soil Amendments In The Management Of Sweetpotato Pests In Southwestern Kenya

ABSTRACT Sweetpotato is a major food security crop grown in Kenya. Its production is however limited due to high prevalence of pests and diseases among other factors. Cultural control appears to be the most promising strategy in curbing this problem. However, the recommended cultural control practices are based on farming practices in Asia and United States of America that may not be appropriate for subsistence farmers found in Kenya. This study sought to establish farmers’ knowledge on swe...