Global maize production, consumption and trade: trends and R&D implications
Since its domestication some 9,000 years ago, maize (Zea mays L.; corn) has played an
increasing and diverse role in global agri-food systems. Global maize production has surged …
increasing and diverse role in global agri-food systems. Global maize production has surged …
Invasiveness, biology, ecology, and management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda
The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith, 1797), is a serious pest of
several crops, particularly maize and other cereals. It has long been known as a pest in the …
several crops, particularly maize and other cereals. It has long been known as a pest in the …
[HTML][HTML] Constraints for adopting climate-smart agricultural practices among smallholder farmers in Southeast Kenya
CONTEXT Climate uncertainty challenges the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in sub-
Saharan Africa. Awareness of climate-smart agricultural (CSA) practices and access to …
Saharan Africa. Awareness of climate-smart agricultural (CSA) practices and access to …
Chemical Control and Insecticide Resistance in Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Insecticides and genetically modified Bt crops are the main tools for control of the fall
armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith). Since its invasion of Africa, the Far East, and …
armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith). Since its invasion of Africa, the Far East, and …
Impacts of invasive alien species on nature, nature's contributions to people, and good quality of life
“The cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) has a far wider range: it now occurs in these latitudes
on both sides of the Cordillera, across the continent. I saw it in unfrequented spots in Chile …
on both sides of the Cordillera, across the continent. I saw it in unfrequented spots in Chile …
Socioeconomic and health impacts of fall armyworm in Ethiopia
Since 2016, fall armyworm (FAW) has threatened sub-Saharan 'Africa's fragile food systems
and economic performance. Yet, there is limited evidence on this transboundary pest's …
and economic performance. Yet, there is limited evidence on this transboundary pest's …
The invasive fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, in Africa and Asia: responding to the food security challenge, with priorities for integrated pest management …
Abstract In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and several Asian countries, maize continues to be a
major staple food for millions of people. It plays an important role in food and nutrition …
major staple food for millions of people. It plays an important role in food and nutrition …
Fall‐armyworm invasion, control practices and resistance breeding in Sub‐Saharan Africa
PM Matova, CN Kamutando, C Magorokosho… - Crop …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Fall armyworm [Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith); FAW] invasion has exacerbated maize
(Zea mays L.) crop yield losses in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA), already threatened by other …
(Zea mays L.) crop yield losses in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA), already threatened by other …
Global warming and increasing maize cultivation demand comprehensive efforts in disease and insect resistance breeding in north‐western Europe
T Miedaner, P Juroszek - Plant Pathology, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Maize productivity is threatened by global climate change. Climate change scenarios
suggest that north‐western (NW) Europe will get warmer and drier during the main crop …
suggest that north‐western (NW) Europe will get warmer and drier during the main crop …
[HTML][HTML] The Efficacy of Alternative, Environmentally Friendly Plant Protection Measures for Control of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera Frugiperda, in Maize
The invasive fall armyworm (FAW) is threatening maize production and the livelihoods of
millions of smallholder farmers in the newly invaded areas in Africa and Asia. To control this …
millions of smallholder farmers in the newly invaded areas in Africa and Asia. To control this …