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Efficacy of Aqueous Neem Seed Extract in the Control of Green Peach Aphids (Myzus Persicae Sulzer) on Chili Pepper (Capsicum Annum L.)

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  • Lawal, F

    (Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria)

  • Aliyu, R.E

    (Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria)

  • Adamu, A.K

    (Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria)

Abstract

The paucity of documented investigations on the effect of aqueous neem seed extract in the control of colour morphs of Myzus persicae necessitated the investigations of this study. Experiments were conducted to compare the efficacy of aqueous seed extracts of Azadirachta indica with Neemazal and Deltrin against Lemon and Dark green morphs of Myzus persicae. The effect of the extract on the aphid’s population and on plant biometrics was evaluated at three concentrations (viz 100%, 75% and 50% v/v). The effect of aqueous neem seed extracts were significant (P

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  • Lawal, F & Aliyu, R.E & Adamu, A.K, 2015. "Efficacy of Aqueous Neem Seed Extract in the Control of Green Peach Aphids (Myzus Persicae Sulzer) on Chili Pepper (Capsicum Annum L.)," Journal of Agriculture and Crops, Academic Research Publishing Group, vol. 1(5), pages 57-62, 11-2015.
    • Handle: RePEc:arp:jacarp:2015:p:57-62
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