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Varietal susceptibility of maize to larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera; B...

Varietal susceptibility of maize to larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera; B...

https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_2394528921

Varietal susceptibility of maize to larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera; Bostrichidae), based on grain physicochemical parameters

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Varietal susceptibility of maize to larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera; Bostrichidae), based on grain physicochemical parameters

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United States: Public Library of Science

Journal title

PloS one, 2020-04, Vol.15 (4), p.e0232164-e0232164

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English

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United States: Public Library of Science

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Contents

Maize (Zea mays L) is one of main nutrients sources for humans and animals worldwide. In Africa, storage of maize ensures food resources availability throughout the year. However, it often suffers losses exceeding 20% due to insects such as the larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera; Bostrichidae), major pest of stored maize...

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Varietal susceptibility of maize to larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera; Bostrichidae), based on grain physicochemical parameters

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TN_cdi_plos_journals_2394528921

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_2394528921

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ISSN

1932-6203

E-ISSN

1932-6203

DOI

10.1371/journal.pone.0232164

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