The larval population and crop growth phase for screening cowpea for resistance to Maruca testulalis (Geyer) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in Nigeria based on flowers, pods and yield loss

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• Present address: National Root Crops Research, Institute, Umudike, Umuahia, Nigeria.
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