Dr. Komivi Senyo Akutse
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Dr. Komivi Senyo Akutse

Research Scientist
Department of Plant Health, icipe – International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Nairobi, Kenya


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Agricultural Entomology from North-West University, South Africa

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Entomology
62%
Insect-Plant Interaction
90%
Ecology
75%
Biological Control
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
70
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Schlum, K.A., K. Lamour, C.P. de Bortoli, R. Banerjee and R. Meagher et al., 2021. Whole genome comparisons reveal panmixia among fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) from diverse locations. BMC Genomics, Vol. 22. 10.1186/s12864-021-07492-7.
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  2. Lin, Y., J. Huang and K.S. Akutse, 2021. Whitefly-induced tomato volatiles enhance the virulence of lecanicillium lecanii. J. Invertebr. Pathol., Vol. 183. 10.1016/j.jip.2021.107623.
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  3. Lai, B., Y. Lin, K.S. Akutse and R. Dai, 2021. Paenibacillus polymyxa causes yellow withered spot disease in Dracaena trifasciata in the south of China. Australasian Plant Pathol., 50: 603-608.
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  4. Khamis, F.M., F.L.O. Ombura, I.J. Ajene, K.S. Akutse and S. Subramanian et al., 2021. Mitogenomic analysis of diversity of key whitefly pests in Kenya and its implication to their sustainable management. Sci. Rep., Vol. 11. 10.1038/s41598-021-85902-2.
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  5. Chebet, O.N., L.K. Omosa, S. Subramanian, V.A. Nchiozem-Ngnitedem, J.O. Mmari and K.S. Akutse, 2021. Mechanism of action of endophytic fungi Hypocrea lixii and Beauveria bassiana in Phaseolus vulgaris as biopesticides against pea leafminer and fall armyworm. Molecules, Vol. 26. 10.3390/molecules26185694.
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  6. Bamisile, B.S., K.S. Akutse, J.A. Siddiqui and Y. Xu, 2021. Model application of entomopathogenic fungi as alternatives to chemical pesticides: prospects, challenges, and insights for next-generation sustainable agriculture. Front. Plant Sci., Vol. 12. 10.3389/fpls.2021.741804.
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  7. Bamisile, B.S., J.A. Siddiqui, K.S. Akutse, L.C.R. Aguila and Y. Xu, 2021. General limitations to endophytic entomopathogenic fungi use as plant growth promoters, pests and pathogens biocontrol agents. Plants, Vol. 10. 10.3390/plants10102119.
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  8. Baleba, S.B.S., A. Agbessenou, M.N. Getahun, K.S. Akutse, S. Subramanian and D. Masiga, 2021. Infection of the stable fly, Stomoxys calcitrans, L. 1758 (Diptera: Muscidae) by the entomopathogenic fungi Metarhizium anisopliae (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) negatively affects its survival, feeding propensity, fecundity, fertility, and fitness parameters. Front. Fungal Biol., Vol. 2. 10.3389/ffunb.2021.637817.
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  9. Ashraf, H.J., K.S. Akutse, I. Mukhtar, L.C.R. Aguila and M. Qasim et al., 2021. Genetic diversity of Tamarixia radiata populations and their associated endosymbiont Wolbachia species from China. Agronomy. Vol. 11. 10.3390/agronomy11102018.
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  10. Aguila, L.C.R., K.S. Akutse, H.J. Ashraf, B.S. Bamisile and J. Lin et al., 2021. The survival and parasitism rate of Tamarixia radiata (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) on its host exposed to Beauveria bassiana (Ascomycota: Hypocreales). Agronomy, Vol. 11. 10.3390/agronomy11081496.
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  11. Yu, D., P. Huang, Y. Lin, J. Yao, Y. Lan, K.S. Akutse and X. Hou, 2020. Immunocompetence of Gynaikothrips uzeli (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae) populations from different latitudes against Beauveria bassiana (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae). J. Invertebr. Pathol., Vol. 171. 10.1016/j.jip.2020.107343.
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  12. Wu, W., S. Li, M. Yang, Y. Lin, K. Zheng and K.S. Akutse, 2020. Citronellal perception and transmission by Anopheles gambiae S.S. (Diptera: Culicidae) females. Sci. Rep., Vol. 10. 10.1038/s41598-020-75782-3.
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  13. Saqib, H.S.A., J. Chen, W. Chen, G. Pozsgai and K.S. Akutse et al., 2020. Local management and landscape structure determine the assemblage patterns of spiders in vegetable fields. Sci. Rep., Vol. 10. 10.1038/s41598-020-71888-w.
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  14. Qasim, M., S.U. Islam, W. Islam, A. Noman and K.A. Khan et al., 2020. Characterization of mycotoxins from entomopathogenic fungi (Cordyceps fumosorosea) and their toxic effects to the development of asian Citrus psyllid reared on healthy and diseased citrus plants. Toxicon, 188: 39-47.
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  15. Nyangau, P., B. Muriithi, G. Diiro, K.S. Akutse and S. Subramanian, 2020. Farmers’ knowledge and management practices of cereal, legume and vegetable insect pests, and willingness to pay for biopesticides. Int. J. Pest Manage., 10.1080/09670874.2020.1817621.
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  16. Mweke, A., K.S. Akutse, C. Ulrichs, K.K.M. Fiaboe, N.K. Maniania and S. Ekesi, 2020. Integrated management of Aphis craccivora in cowpea using intercropping and entomopathogenic fungi under field conditions. J. Fungi, Vol. 6. 10.3390/jof6020060.
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  17. Mkiga, A.M., S.A. Mohamed, H. du Plessis, F.M. Khamis, K.S. Akutse and S. Ekesi, 2020. Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana: pathogenicity, horizontal transmission, and their effects on reproductive potential of Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). J. Econ. Entomol., 113: 660-668.
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  18. Mkiga, A.M., S.A. Mohamed, H. du Plessis, F.M. Khamis, K.S. Akutse and P.W. Nderitu, ., 2020. Compatibility and efficacy of Metarhizium anisopliae and sex pheromone for controlling Thaumatotibia leucotreta J. Pest Sci., 94: 393-407.
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  19. Khamis, F.M., F.L.O. Ombura, K.S. Akutse, S. Subramanian and S.A. Mohamed et al., 2020. Insights in the global genetics and gut microbiome of black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens: implications for animal feed safety control. Front. Microbiol., Vol. 11. 10.3389/fmicb.2020.01538.
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  20. Islam, W., A. Noman, K.S. Akutse, M. Qasim and H. Ali et al., 2020. Phyto-derivatives: an efficient eco-friendly way to manage Trogoderma granarium (everts) (Coleoptera: Dermestidae). Int. J. Trop. Insect Sci., 41: 915-926.
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  21. Heya, H.M., F.M. Khamis, G.K. Onyambu, K.S. Akutse and S.A. Mohamed et al., 2020. Characterization and risk assessment of the invasive Papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus , in Kenya under changing climate. J. Applied Entomol., 144: 442-458.
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  22. Chen, J., K.S. Akutse, H.S.A. Saqib, X. Wu and F. Yang et al., 2020. Fungal endophyte communities of crucifer crops are seasonally dynamic and structured by plant identity, plant tissue and environmental factors. Front. Microbiol., Vol. 11. 10.3389/fmicb.2020.01519.
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  23. Bamisile, B.S., K.S. Akutse, C.K. Dash, M. Qasim, L.C.R. Aguila, H.J. Ashraf, W. Huang, M. Hussain, S. Chen and L. Wang, 2020. Effects of seedling age on colonization patterns of Citrus limon plants by Endophytic Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae and their influence on seedlings growth. J. Fungi, 10.3390/jof6010029.
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  24. Ambele, C.F., S. Ekesi, H.D.B. Bisseleua, O.O. Babalola, F.M. Khamis, C.T.L. Djuideu and K.S. Akutse, 2020. Entomopathogenic fungi as endophytes for biological control of subterranean termite pests attacking cocoa seedlings. J. Fungi, Vol. 6. 10.3390/jof6030126.
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  25. Akutse, K.S., S. Subramanian, N.K. Maniania, T. Dubois and S. Ekesi, 2020. Biopesticide research and product development in Africa for sustainable agriculture and food security-experiences from the international centre of insect physiology and ecology (icipe). Front. Sustainable Food Syst., Vol. 4. 10.3389/fsufs.2020.563016.
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  26. Akutse, K.S., S. Subramanian, F.M. Khamis, S. Ekesi and S.A. Mohamed, 2020. Entomopathogenic fungus isolates for adult Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) management and their compatibility with tuta pheromone. J. Applied Entomol., 144: 777-787.
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  27. Akutse, K.S., F.M. Khamis, F.C. Ambele, J.W. Kimemia, S. Ekesi and S. Subramanian, 2020. Combining insect pathogenic fungi and a pheromone trap for sustainable management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). J. Invertebr. Pathol., Vol. 177. 10.1016/j.jip.2020.107477.
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  28. Ajene, I.J., F.M. Khamis, B. van Asch, G. Pietersen and B.A. Rasowo et al., 2020. Microbiome diversity in diaphorina citri populations from Kenya and Tanzania shows links to China. PLOS ONE, Vol. 15. 10.1371/journal.pone.0235348.
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  29. Agbessenou, A., K.S. Akutse, A.A. Yusuf, S. Ekesi, S. Subramanian and F.M. Khamis, 2020. Endophytic fungi protect tomato and nightshade plants against Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) through a hidden friendship and cryptic battle. Sci. Rep., Vol. 10. 10.1038/s41598-020-78898-8.
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  30. Opisa, S., K.S. Akutse, H. Plessis, K.K.M. Fiaboe and S. Ekesi, 2019. Chemical additives enhance the activity of a bt ‐based biopesticide targeting the beet webworm larvae. J. Applied Entomol., 144: 26-32.
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  31. Opisa, S., H. du Plessis, K.S. Akutse, K.K.M. Fiaboe and S. Ekesi, 2019. Horizontal transmission of metarhizium anisopliae between Spoladea recurvalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) adults and compatibility of the fungus with the attractant phenylacetaldehyde. Microb. Pathog.esis, 131: 197-204.
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  32. Onsongo, S.K., B.M. Gichimu, K.S. Akutse, T. Dubois and S.A. Mohamed, 2019. Performance of three isolates of Metarhizium anisopliae and their virulence against Zeugodacus cucurbitae under different temperature regimes, with global extrapolation of their efficiency. Insects, Vol. 10, No. 9. 10.3390/insects10090270.
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  33. Mweke, A., K.S. Akutse, C. Ulrichs, K.K.M. Fiaboe, N.K. Maniania and S. Ekesi, 2019. Efficacy of aqueous and oil formulations of a specific metarhizium anisopliae isolate against Aphis craccivora koch, 1854 (Hemiptera: Aphididae) under field conditions. J. Applied Entomol., 143: 1182-1192.
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  34. Lin, Y., H. Ruan, K.S. Akutse, B. Lai, Y. Lin, Y. Hou and F. Zhong, 2019. Ethylene and benzaldehyde emitted from postharvest tomatoes inhibit Botrytis cinerea via binding to G-protein coupled receptors and transmitting with cAMP-signal pathway of the fungus. J. Agric. Food Chem., 67: 13706-13717.
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  35. Bamisile, B.S., C.K. Dash, K.S. Akutse, M. Qasim and L.C.R. Aguila et al., 2019. Endophytic beauveria bassiana in foliar-treated Citrus limon plants acting as a growth suppressor to three successive generations of Diaphorina citri kuwayama (Hemiptera: Liviidae). Insects, Vol. 10. 10.3390/insects10060176.
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  36. Ambele, C.F., H.D. Bisseleua, K.S. Akutse, O.O. Babalola and P. Humbert et al., 2019. Testing a co-formulation of CO2-releasing material with an entomopathogenic fungus for the management of subterranean termite pests. Mycological Prog., 18: 1201-1211.
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  37. Akutse, K.S., J.W. Kimemia, S. Ekesi, F.M. Khamis, O.L. Ombura and S. Subramanian, 2019. Ovicidal effects of entomopathogenic fungal isolates on the invasive fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). J. Applied Entomol., 143: 626-634.
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  38. Yu, D., P. Huang, Y. Chen, Y. Lin, K.S. Akutse, Y. Lan and H. Wei, 2018. Effects of flower thrips (Thysanoptera: thripidae) on nutritional quality of banana (Zingiberales: Musaceae) buds. PLOS ONE, Vol. 13. 10.1371/journal.pone.0202199.
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  39. Wamiti, L.G., F.M. Khamis, A.M.M. Abd-alla, F.L.O. Ombura and K.S. Akutse et al., 2018. Metarhizium anisopliae infection reduces Trypanosoma congolense reproduction in Glossina fuscipes fuscipes and its ability to acquire or transmit the parasite. BMC Microbiol., Vol. 18. 10.1186/s12866-018-1277-6.
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  40. Sun, B.T., K.S. Akutse, X.F. Xia, J.H. Chen and X. Ai et al., 2018. Endophytic effects of Aspergillus oryzae on radish (Raphanus sativus) and its herbivore, Plutella xylostella. Planta, 248: 705-714.
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  41. Othim, S.T.O., R. Kahuthia-Gathu, K.S. Akutse, C.N. Foba and K.K.M. Fiaboe, 2018. Seasonal occurrence of Amaranth lepidopteran defoliators and effect of attractants and amaranth lines in their management. J. Applied Entomol., 142: 637-645.
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  42. Opisa, S., H. du Plessis, K.S. Akutse, K.K.M. Fiaboe and S. Ekesi, 2018. Effects of entomopathogenic fungi and Bacillus thuringiensis-based biopesticides on Spoladea recurvalis(Lepidoptera: Crambidae). J. Applied Entomol., 142: 617-626.
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  43. Mweke, A., C. Ulrichs, P. Nana, K.S. Akutse, K.K.M. Fiaboe, N.K. Maniania and S. Ekesi, 2018. Evaluation of the entomopathogenic fungi Metarhizium anisopliae, Beauveria bassiana and Isaria sp. for the management of Aphis craccivora (Hemiptera: Aphididdae). J. Econ. Entomol., 111: 1587-1594.
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  44. Muchemi, S.K., C.P.W. Zebitz, C. Borgemeister, K.S. Akutse, C.N. Foba, S. Ekesi and K.K.M. Fiaboe, 2018. Interaction between Chrysocharis flacilla and Diglyphus isaea (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), two parasitoids of Liriomyza leafminers. J. Econ. Entomol., 111: 556-563.
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  45. Islam, W., K.S. Akutse, M. Qasim, K.A. Khan, H.A. Ghramh, A. Idrees and S. Latif, 2018. Bemisia tabaci-mediated facilitation in diversity of begomoviruses: Evidence from recent molecular studies. Microb. Pathogenesis, 123: 162-168.
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  46. Hussain, M., K.S. Akutse, Y. Lin, S. Chen and W. Huang et al., 2018. Susceptibilities of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus‐infected and noninfecteddiaphorina citrito entomopathogenic fungi and their detoxification enzyme activities under different temperatures. Microbiol.Open, Vol. 7. 10.1002/mbo3.607.
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  47. Gurr, G.M., O.L. Reynolds, A.C. Johnson, N. Desneux and M.P. Zalucki et al., 2018. Landscape ecology and expanding range of biocontrol agent taxa enhance prospects for diamondback moth management. a review. Agron. Sustainable Dev., Vol. 38. 10.1007/s13593-018-0500-z.
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  48. Felicitas, A.C., B.D.B. Hervé, S. Ekesi, K.S. Akutse, C.T.C.L. Djuideu, M.J. Meupia and O.O. Babalola, 2018. Consequences of shade management on the taxonomic patterns and functional diversity of termites (Blattodea: Termitidae) in cocoa agroforestry systems. Ecol. Evol., 8: 11582-11595.
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  49. Bamisile, B.S., C.K. Dash, K.S. Akutse, R. Keppanan and O.G. Afolabi et al., 2018. Prospects of endophytic fungal entomopathogens as biocontrol and plant growth promoting agents: An insight on how artificial inoculation methods affect endophytic colonization of host plants. Microb. Res., 217: 34-50.
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  50. Bamisile, B.S., C.K. Dash, K.S. Akutse, R. Keppanan and L. Wang, 2018. Fungal endophytes: beyond herbivore management. Front. Microbiol., Vol. 9. 10.3389/fmicb.2018.00544.
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  51. Othim, S.T.O., K.M. Agbodzavu, R. Kahuthia-Gathu, K.S. Akutse, S. Muchemi, S. Ekesi and K.K.M. Fiaboe, 2017. Performance of Apanteles hemara (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on two amaranth leaf-webbers: Spoladea recurvalis and Udea ferrugalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). Environ. Entomol., 46: 1284-1291.
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  52. Lin, Y., M. Qasim, M. Hussain, K.S. Akutse, P.B. Avery, C.K. Dash and L. Wang, 2017. The Herbivore-Induced Plant Volatiles Methyl Salicylate and Menthol Positively affect Growth and Pathogenicity of Entomopathogenic Fungi. Sci. Rep., 10.1038/srep40494.
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  53. Keppanan, R., S. Sivaperumal, D.C. Kanta, K.S. Akutse and L. Wang, 2017. Molecular docking of protease from Metarhizium anisopliae and their toxic effect against model insect Galleria mellonella. Pestic. Biochem. Physiol., 138: 8-14.
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  54. Hussain, M., K.S. Akutse, K. Ravindran, Y. Lin and B.S. Bamisile et al., 2017. Effects of different temperature regimes on survival of Diaphorina citri and its endosymbiotic bacterial communities. Environ. Microbiol., 19: 3439-3449.
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  55. Ravindran, K., K.S. Akutse, S. Sivaramakrishnan and L. Wang, 2016. Determination and characterization of destruxin production in Metarhizium anisopliae Tk6 and formulations for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes control at the field level. Toxicon, 120: 89-96.
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  56. Niassy, S., K.K.M. Fiaboe, H.D. Affognon, K.S. Akutse, M.C. Tanga and S. Ekesi, 2016. African indigenous knowledge on edible insects to guide research and policy. J. Insects Food Feed, 2: 161-170.
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  57. Niassy, S., H.D. Affognon, K.K.M. Fiaboe, K.S. Akutse, C.M. Tanga and S. Ekesi, 2016. Some key elements on entomophagy in Africa: Culture, gender and belief. J. Insects Food Feed, 2: 139-144.
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  58. Lin, Y., S. Lin, K.S. Akutse, M. Hussain and L. Wang, 2016. Diaphorina citri induces Huanglongbing-infected citrus plant volatiles to repel and reduce the performance of Propylaea japonica. Front. Plant Sci., 10.3389/fpls.2016.01969.
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  59. Gathage, J.W., Z.O. Lagat, K.K.M. Fiaboe, K.S. Akutse, S. Ekesi and N.K. Maniania, 2016. Prospects of fungal endophytes in the control of Liriomyza leafminer flies in common bean Phaseolus vulgaris under field conditions. Biocontrol, 61: 741-753.
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  60. Foba, C.N., D. Salifu, Z.O. Lagat, L.M. Gitonga, K.S. Akutse and K.K.M. Fiaboe, 2016. Liriomyza leafminer (diptera: agromyzidae) parasitoid complex in different agroecological zones, seasons and host plants in Kenya. Environ. Entomol., 45: 357-366.
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  61. Akutse, K.S., N.K. Maniania, S. Ekesi, K.K.M. Fiaboe, J.V. den Berg, O.L. Ombura and F.M. Khamis, 2016. Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Vicia faba and Phaseolus vulgaris Seed-Born Fungal Endophytes. Res. J. Seed Sci., 10: 1-16.
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  62. Guantai, M.M., C.P.K.O. Ogol, D. Salifu, J.M. Kasina, K.S. Akutse and K.K.M. Fiaboe, 2015. Differential effects of pesticide applications on Liriomyza huidobrensis (diptera: agromyzidae) and its parasitoids on pea in central Kenya. J. Econ. Entomol., 108: 662-671.
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  63. Foba, C.N., Z.O. Lagat, L.M. Gitonga, K.S. Akutse and K.K.M. Fiaboe, 2015. Interaction between Phaedrotoma scabriventris nixon and Opius dissitus muesebeck (hymenoptera: braconidae): Endoparasitoids of Liriomyza leafminer. Afr. Entomol., 23: 120-131.
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  64. Foba, C.N., D. Salifu, Z.O. Lagat, L.M. Gitonga, K.S. Akutse and K.K.M. Fiaboe, 2015. Species composition, distribution and seasonal abundance of Liriomyza leafminers (diptera: agromyzidae) under different vegetable production systems and agroecological zones in Kenya. Environ. Entomol., 44: 223-232.
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  65. Akutse, K.S., J. Van den Berg, N.K. Maniania, K.K.M. Fiaboe and S. Ekesi, 2015. Interactions between Phaedrotoma scabriventris nixon (hymenoptera: braconidae) and diglyphus isaea walker (hymenoptera: eulophidae), parasitoids of Liriomyza huidobrensis (blanchard)(diptera: agromyzidae). Biol. Control, 80: 8-13.
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  66. Okoth, C.A., A.L. Deng, I.M. Tabu, K.S. Akutse and K.K.M. Fiaboe, 2014. Effect of host plant on feeding, biological and morphological parameters of Liriomyza huidobrensis blanchard (diptera: agromyzidae). Afr. Entomol., 22: 577-588.
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  67. Akutse, K.S., K.K. Fiaboe, J. Van den Berg, S. Ekesi and N.K. Maniania, 2014. Effects of endophyte colonization of Vicia faba (fabaceae) plants on the life: History of leafminer parasitoids Phaedrotoma scabriventris (hymenoptera: braconidae) and Diglyphus isaea (hymenoptera: eulophidae). Plos One, Vol. 9. 10.1371/journal.pone.0109965.
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  68. Akutse, K.S., N.K. Maniania, K.K.M. Fiaboe, J. Van den Berg and S. Ekesi, 2013. Endophytic colonization of Vicia faba and Phaseolus vulgaris (fabaceae) by fungal pathogens and their effects on the life-history parameters of Liriomyza huidobrensis (diptera: agromyzidae). Fungal Ecol., 6: 293-301.
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  69. Akutse, K.S., E.O. Owusu and K. Afreh-Nuamah, 2011. Perception of farmers' management strategies for termites control in Ghana. J. Appl. Biosci., 49: 3394-3405.
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  70. Owusu, E.O., K.S. Akutse and K. Afreh-Nuamah, 2008. Effect of some traditional plant components on the control of termites, Macrotermes spp. (Isoptera: Termitidae). Afr. J. Sci. Technol. (AJST) Sci. Eng. Ser., 9: 82-89.