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The study evaluates the effectiveness of clove buds powder as a natural grain protectant against the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais, in stored maize. Results indicated that higher doses of clove powder (0.25g per 40g of maize) resulted in significant weevil mortality (88% and 96% at 7 and 14 days, respectively) and prevented progeny development without affecting grain germinability. The findings suggest clove buds powder as a viable alternative to synthetic insecticides for postharvest maize storage manag
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