WEST African Stored Products Research Unit2026-10-052026-10-051960https://nigeriareposit.nln.gov.ng/handle/20.500.14186/2969This official report outlines the scientific research, field trials, and administrative activities conducted by the West African Stored Products Research Unit (W.A.S.P.R.U.) between October 1958 and September 1959. The primary focus of the unit's work centers on minimizing post-harvest deterioration and controlling insect pest infestations across major West African agricultural commodities, including cocoa, groundnuts, palm oil, palm kernels, copra, maize, and guinea corn.• Section I: Introduction • Section II: Annual Reviewing Committee Meetings • Section III: Staff • Section IV: Laboratory and Office Accommodation • Section V: Visitors • Section VI: Cocoa • Section VII: Groundnuts • Section VIII: Palm Produce • Section IX: Grain • Section X: Yams • Section XI: Insecticides • Section XII: Port StorageenWest African stored products research unit annual report 1959Book