Knowledge of insects’ damage to Agroforestry species is prerequisite prior to promotion of domestication of the species. The study was conducted to assess foliage insect pests in 21 Sclerocarya birrea provenances. Assessment parameters included tolerance levels, tree canopy position of attack, mode of leaf defoliation and type of insect pests responsible for the damage. The results revealed that highly tolerant provenances to leaf defoliation included Kalanga, Magunde, Moamba, and Marracuene. Highly susceptible provenances comprised of Chikwawa, Rumphi, Ntcheu, Missira and Mangochi. Highly significant (P
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Publication year
2021
Authors
Msukwa, V.; Munthali, C.; Nyoka, B.; Missanjo, E.; Kamanga, M.; Graziosi, I.; Msiska, V.
Language
English
Keywords
agroforestry, pests, insects, tree damage
Geographic
Malawi
