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Smallholder farmers’ knowledge, perception and management of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on Zea mays at irrigation schemes in Limpopo province, South Africa
By Nethononda PD, Hurley BP, Slippers B, Makhura MN
The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) was first detected in Limpopo province, South Africa, during the 2016/2017 cropping season and continues to cause significant damage to maize production in the region. Despite the significant damage caused by S. frugiperda to maize, there is a lack of documented information on smallholder farmers' responses and control practices in South Africa. This...
Feb 2026
Genome and transcriptome-based identification and expression profiling of chemosensory gene families across developmental stages and tissues in Sirex noctilio (Hymenoptera: Siricidae)
Postma A, Klynsmith L, Duong TA, Allison JD et al.
Insect Molecular Biology
Abstract The Sirex woodwasp ( Sirex noctilio ; Hymenoptera: Siricidae) is among the most destructive invasive pests affecting...
Jan 2026
Taxonomy, distribution and dispersal of Calonectria species: Important pathogens of forestry, agricultural and horticultural crops
Liu QL, Wingfield MJ, Duong TA, Wingfield BD et al.
Current Forestry Reports
Purpose of Review Calonectria is a globally distributed genus of plant-pathogenic fungi causing destructive diseases across a...
Mar 2026
Smallholder farmers’ knowledge, perception and management of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on Zea mays at irrigation schemes in Limpopo province, South Africa
Nethononda PD, Hurley BP, Slippers B, Makhura MN
Crop Protection
The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) was first detected in Limpopo province, South Africa, during the 2016/2017 cropping...
Jan 2026
Advancing the taxonomy of Sclerotinia (Helotiales, Sclerotiniaceae): a review and recommendations for an important plant-pathogenic genus
Thomas C, Wilken PM, Coetzee MPA, Visagie CM
IMA Fungus
Sclerotinia is a fungal genus of significant agricultural and scientific importance, as it includes multiple plant pathogens and...
Aug 2025
Phosphite inhibits Phytophthora cinnamomi by downregulating oxidoreductases and disrupting energy metabolism
Prabhu AS, Naicker P, Duong TA, Govender IS et al.
Frontiers in Microbiology
Phytophthora root rot caused by the hemibiotrophic oomycete, Phytophthora cinnamomi is a major biotic hindrance in meeting the...
Oct 2025
First report of the eucalypt stem canker pathogen Teratosphaeria gauchensis in South Africa
Roux J, del M Angel L, Barnes I
New Disease Reports
Dec 2025
First report of the ambrosia beetle, Amasa parviseta (Curculiondae: Scolytinae), in South Africa
Townsend G, Hill M, Hurley BP, Nel WJ et al.
African Entomology
Worldwide introductions of non-native bark and ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Scolytinae) are increasing, with several species now...
Aug 2025
Production of fusel alcohols and fusel acetates by pathogenic fungi in the Ceratocystidaceae
Mailula DM, Wingfiled BD, Van Der Nest MA, Hammerbacher A
Fungal Ecology
Nov 2025
Differential gene expression analysis of Dohne Merino sheep naturally infected with Haemonchus contortus
Ramantswana TM, Malatji DP, Pierneef RE, Soma P et al.
Scientific Reports
Gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) infections, particularly caused by Haemonchus contortus, are a major concern in sheep farming,...