The infestation of Cylas formicarius (Fabricius)
(Coleoptera: Brentidae) and its effect on postharvest
quality of storage sweet potatoes

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The infestation of Cylas formicarius (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Brentidae) and its effect on postharvest quality of storage sweet potatoes

Sweet potato is an important cash crop in Malaysia. The production and storage of sweet potato is facing huge problem from weevil, Cylas formicarius infestation. The attack of this weevil has caused massive losses due to reduction in sweet potato quality and consequently marketability. Therefore,...

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Main Authors:	Nur Aida Hashim, Nurul Adawiyah Zulkifli, Khadijah Saad, Norasmah Basari
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2017
Online Access:	http://journalarticle.ukm.my/12374/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/12374/1/46_03_22.pdf

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