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PRO/PL> Nematodes, pineapple – Kenya

Other Plant Disease -- Kenya[For] pineapples, one of the biggest challenges worldwide is plant parasitic nematodes [PPN]. In Kenya, there is sparse knowledge on how nematodes affect pineapple production. A study was conducted to compare population densities and diversity of nematodes in 2 commercial plantations with contrasting management practices in central Kenya. In addition, the influence of plant age was assessed and compared with nearby smallholders."Nematode infection of pineapple results Read more [...]