Weaver ants can boost cashew yield

The cashew (Anacardium occidentale) was introduced from Brazil in the 16th century and has become an economicallyimportant cash crop for a number of African countries. Yields, however, are badly affected by pests. Researchers fromthe International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have found a local answer.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Vayssières, Jean-François
Format: Journal Article biblioteca
Language:English
Published: 2015-12
Subjects:anacardium occidentale, insect pests, weaver ants, oecophylla longinoda, cashew,
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/71047
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