Pests and diseases on cowpea in Uganda: Experiences from a diagnostic survey
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Date
1999
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African Crop Science Journal
Abstract
A diagnostic survey (DS) using a questionnaire covering 525 farm households was conducted in
1993/94 to determine the status of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) and its production
constraints in Uganda. Subsequent on-farm assessments were made during the two rainy seasons
of 1994 to verify and quantify the survey information. Additionally, on-station trials were
conducted to address issues arising from the information. Insect pests, low plant population
densities, poor weed management and labour bottlenecks are the most important constraints to
cowpea production in Uganda. Insect pest damage, particularly by bruchids, is most important.
Research to develop integrated pest management (IPM) strategies based on the finding of this
study are in progress.
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Farmer perception, Integrated pest management, On-farm surveys, Production costs, Profitability, Uganda, Vigna unguiculata
Citation
Edema, R., Bua, B., Adipala, E., Omongo, CA, Sabiti, A., Obuo, JE, ... & Ogenga-Latigo, MW (1999). Pests and diseases on cowpea in Uganda: experiences from a diagnostic survey. DOI: 10.4314/acsj.v7i4.27740