Malathion resistance in Sitophilus zeamais (mostch) in Zimbabwe |
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Authors: | D P Giga U M Mazarura |
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Institution: | Department of Crop Science , University of Zimbabwe , P.O. Box M.P. 167, Harare |
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Abstract: | Abstract Varying levels of resistance were detected in populations of Sitophilus zeamais (Mostch) collected from small farmers’ stores in Zimbabwe. Some populations showed 4–6‐fold resistance levels to malathion compared to a susceptible laboratory strain. |
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Keywords: | Malathion resistance Sitophilus zeamais |
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