Optimization of Post-Harvest Maize Storage using Biopesticides in Granaries in Rural Environment of C?te d?Ivoire

L. Niamketchi, H. G. Biego, O. Chatigre, D. Aman, E. Koffi, A. Adima

Abstract: Lippia multiflora Moldenke (or savannah tea) and Hyptis suaveolens Poit. Benth were tested for their efficacy in protected stored maize cobs and grains against insect damage and mycotoxins contamination in traditional and improved granaries in the center of Cte dIvoire. A full factorial design with two levels represented by four parameters affecting maize storage was used. These parameters were storage time (2 and 6 months), quantity of biopesticides (0 and 5 % w/w), storage structures (traditional and improved granary) and form of maize (grains and cobs). Results showed that optimum conditions for maize storage were obtained when maize grain were stored at 6 month with a combination of L. multiflora and H. suaveolens (2.5 % w/w each, p

Keywords: Maize, weight loss, mycotoxins, Lippia multiflora, Hyptis suaveolens, optimizing storage methods, experimental design

How to Cite?: L. Niamketchi, H. G. Biego, O. Chatigre, D. Aman, E. Koffi, A. Adima, "Optimization of Post-Harvest Maize Storage using Biopesticides in Granaries in Rural Environment of C?te d?Ivoire", Volume 4 Issue 9, September 2015, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1727-1736, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SUB158483, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SUB158483

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