Journal of
Stored Products and Postharvest Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Stored Prod. Postharvest Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6567
  • DOI: 10.5897/JSPPR
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 166

Review

Management of insect pests of stored sorghum using botanicals in Nigerian traditional stores

Suleiman M.
  • Suleiman M.
  • Department of Zoology and Wildlife Conservation, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Rugumamu C. P.
  • Rugumamu C. P.
  • Department of Crop Sciences and Beekeeping Technology, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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  •  Received: 06 July 2017
  •  Accepted: 29 August 2017
  •  Published: 30 September 2017

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