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Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan). Ripening pods
Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan). Cultivated forms have larger seeds than their wild relatives and have been subjected to selection for larger seed. Larger seed used as fresh vegetables and medium sized genotypes for split pea production and milling.
Pigeon pea used as green manure cover crop in Conservation Agriculture. On this smallholder's farm, pigeon pea is used solely as a green manure cover crop in a soil recovery process. The next crop entering is maize.
Lima bean pod borer
Phytophthora blight on pigeon pea
Cercospora leaf spot on soybean
Rust on beans
Bruchids
Pod fly damage on pigeon pea
Apion species on bean pod.
A male giant coreid bug / Tip wilter, its about 2cm.
Blister beetle (Mylabris oculata). Adults are 2-5 cm in length.
Leafhopper. Adults are small, about 2.5 mm long. Picture shows Empoasca fabae (related species).
Caterpillar of the legume pod borer (Maruca vitrata). Fully-grown caterpillars are about 15mm long.