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Factors determining use of biological disease control measures by the avocado industry in South Africa

2013-09-01

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Farmers in the northern avocado cultivation areas of South Africa were interviewed concerning their experience and perceptions of biological control. Factors affecting their decision to use biological control programmes as a disease control strategy, were also investigated. Results indicate that educational level, age and land owner status reflect the farmer's decision making ability and the level of commitment to...

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Literature Corpus work: e32f5e92-164e-5e3c-bfe6-da4d33397657
DOI: 10.1016/j.cropro.2013.03.011

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