African Journal of
Plant Science

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Plant Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0824
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPS
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 831

Full Length Research Paper

The control of Diparopsis castanea with Cartap hydrochloride 50SP in Zimbabwean cotton

Jimu F.
  • Jimu F.
  • Department of Research and Specialist Services, Cotton Research Institute, P. Bag 765 Kadoma, Zimbabwe.
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Mapuranga R.
  • Mapuranga R.
  • Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Life Sciences, Gwanda State University, Epoch mine Campus, P.O. Box 30, Filabusi, Zimbabwe.
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Mubvekeri W.
  • Mubvekeri W.
  • Department of Research and Specialist Services, Cotton Research Institute, P. Bag 765 Kadoma, Zimbabwe.
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Kutywayo D.
  • Kutywayo D.
  • Department of Research and Specialist Services, Crops Research Division, P. O. Box CY594 Causeway, Harare, Zimbabwe.
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  •  Received: 06 July 2020
  •  Accepted: 11 September 2020
  •  Published: 31 July 2025

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