Field Evaluation Of Ageratum Convyzoides (Goat Weed), Ricinus Communis (Castor Seeds), And Allium Sativum (Garlic) Aqueous Extracts On The Control Of Insect Pests Of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L) Walp.) In Umudike, Abia State, Southeastern Nigeria.

EZE CHIGOZIEM LOUISA | 41 pages (7020 words) | Projects

ABSTRACT

The study was conducted at the humid rainforest zone of South — Eastern Nigerian in Umudike in Abia State, at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture to evaluate, Ageratum conyzoides (Goat weed) Alliu,n sativurn (Garlic). Ricinus communis (Castor seed) aqueous extracts on the control of some key field insect pests of cowpea Vigna unguiculata (L) Waip. The study which was carried out between September and December 2007 consisted of using the following aqueous extracts of Goat weed, garlic and Castor seed applied at once a week, twice — a — week, thrice — a — week and control. The experiments were laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. The results obtained showed that the plant extracts were very effective and they significantly (P <0.001) reduced the population of some key insect pests - Ooctheca mulablis, Zonozerus variegatus, Clavigralla tomentosicolis (Stals) and Nezara viridula (L). The results also showed that once a week, twice a week and thrice a week application regimes of the extracts were highly significant than the control plots on infestation level of all the nine insect pests that were checked. There is a significant reduction of infestation by pod borer and pod sucking bugs as can be seen in Clavigralla tomentosicolis, Anoplocneinis curvipes but did not significantly differ from C. toinentosicolis and Mirperus jaculus (P >. 001). Once, twice and thrice weekly spray regimes of the extracts did not have significant effect on the control of Nezara viridula and Riptortus dent ipes on cowpea. Therefore, Goat weed once a week, and twice a week, castor seed once a week, twice a week and Garlic once a week, twice a week aqueous extracts spraying could be recommended for use to poor farmers who may not be able to afford the cost of synthetic insecticides, for mitigating the attack of some key insect pests of cowpea control to increase crop yield.

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APA

EZE, L (2021). Field Evaluation Of Ageratum Convyzoides (Goat Weed), Ricinus Communis (Castor Seeds), And Allium Sativum (Garlic) Aqueous Extracts On The Control Of Insect Pests Of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L) Walp.) In Umudike, Abia State, Southeastern Nigeria.. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 23, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/field-evaluation-of-ageratum-convyzoides-goat-weed-ricinus-communis-castor-seeds-and-allium-sativum-garlic-aqueous-extracts-on-the-control-of-insect-pests-of-cowpea-vigna-unguiculata-l-walp-in-umudike-abia-state-southeastern-nigeria-7-2

MLA 8th

LOUISA, EZE. "Field Evaluation Of Ageratum Convyzoides (Goat Weed), Ricinus Communis (Castor Seeds), And Allium Sativum (Garlic) Aqueous Extracts On The Control Of Insect Pests Of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L) Walp.) In Umudike, Abia State, Southeastern Nigeria." Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 08 Nov. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/field-evaluation-of-ageratum-convyzoides-goat-weed-ricinus-communis-castor-seeds-and-allium-sativum-garlic-aqueous-extracts-on-the-control-of-insect-pests-of-cowpea-vigna-unguiculata-l-walp-in-umudike-abia-state-southeastern-nigeria-7-2. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

MLA7

LOUISA, EZE. "Field Evaluation Of Ageratum Convyzoides (Goat Weed), Ricinus Communis (Castor Seeds), And Allium Sativum (Garlic) Aqueous Extracts On The Control Of Insect Pests Of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L) Walp.) In Umudike, Abia State, Southeastern Nigeria.". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 08 Nov. 2021. Web. 23 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/field-evaluation-of-ageratum-convyzoides-goat-weed-ricinus-communis-castor-seeds-and-allium-sativum-garlic-aqueous-extracts-on-the-control-of-insect-pests-of-cowpea-vigna-unguiculata-l-walp-in-umudike-abia-state-southeastern-nigeria-7-2 >.

Chicago

LOUISA, EZE. "Field Evaluation Of Ageratum Convyzoides (Goat Weed), Ricinus Communis (Castor Seeds), And Allium Sativum (Garlic) Aqueous Extracts On The Control Of Insect Pests Of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L) Walp.) In Umudike, Abia State, Southeastern Nigeria." Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 23 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/field-evaluation-of-ageratum-convyzoides-goat-weed-ricinus-communis-castor-seeds-and-allium-sativum-garlic-aqueous-extracts-on-the-control-of-insect-pests-of-cowpea-vigna-unguiculata-l-walp-in-umudike-abia-state-southeastern-nigeria-7-2

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