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Uninvited guests: New stored mangrove rice insect pests in Guinea-Bissau
Conde, Sofia; Monteiro, Filipa; Catarino, Sílvia; Ferreira, Maria Rosa; Ferreira, SóniaMangrove swamp rice is vital for food security in Guinea-Bissau, yet insect infestations cause significant post-harvest losses worldwide. This study identified insect pests affecting stored rice seeds using both morphological identification and DNA barcoding. In 2022, 64 rice samples were collected from 13 villages across 3 coastal regions yielding 1504 insect specimens, classified into 13 morphotypes from Cole...
Hidden Secrets of Mangrove Swamp Rice Stored Seeds in Guinea-Bissau: Assessment...
Conde, Sofia; Barai, Amidu; Catarino, Sílvia; Costa, Gonçalo J.; Ferreira, Sónia; Tavares, Idília; Ferreira, Maria Rosa; Temudo, Marina PadrãoRice cultivation is one of the most important agro-economic activities in many countries, and the correct seed storage between production cycles is essential for crop success. In Guinea- Bissau, mangrove swamp rice (MSR) is a highly productive rice cropping system, thus providing surplus for sale. Depending on storage conditions, rice grains may present moisture, insects, or the development of fungi that might ...
Insights into the cashew production system in Guinea-Bissau: implications for a...
Sierra-Baquero, Paola Vanessa; Catarino, Sílvia; Costa, Gonçalo João; Barai, Amidu; Correia, Zinha; Ferreira, Maria Rosa; Varón-Devia, EdgarIntroduction: West Africa, particularly Guinea-Bissau, heavily relies on cashew nut (Anacardium occidentale L.) production, which significantly impacts the countries’ economies. Cashew exhibits remarkable adaptability to impoverished and arid soils. Understanding producers’ socio-economic characteristics is crucial due to their potential influence on crop productivity and household income. Methods: This study a...
Hidden Secrets of Mangrove Swamp Rice Stored Seeds in Guinea-Bissau: Assessment...
Conde, Sofia; Barai, Amidu; Catarino, Sílvia; Costa, Gonçalo J.; Ferreira, Sónia; Tavares, Idília; Ferreira, Maria Rosa; Temudo, Marina PadrãoRice cultivation is one of the most important agro-economic activities in many countries, and the correct seed storage between production cycles is essential for crop success. In Guinea-Bissau, mangrove swamp rice (MSR) is a highly productive rice cropping system, thus providing surplus for sale. Depending on storage conditions, rice grains may present moisture, insects, or the development of fungi that might a...
Guia de identificação de doenças e pragas do cajueiro na Guiné-Bissau
Monteiro, Filipa; Costa, Gonçalo J.; Barai, Amidu Silva; Diniz, Inês; Duarte, Maria C.; Romeiras, Maria M.; Batista, Dora; Alves, Quintino