Publications by authors named "Celestine Oduori"
Front Plant Sci
June 2023
Article Synopsis
- Coffee production in Kenya is declining despite rising global demand, with plant-parasitic nematodes posing a significant yet often overlooked threat to coffee plantations.
- Two biocontrol agents were tested over two years in seven Arabica coffee field trials, showing a decline in nematode populations in treated trees and an improvement in soil health and microbial diversity.
- While the treatments showed promise, stresses in the soils likely delayed their effectiveness, suggesting that longer studies might provide clearer benefits for managing nematode threats sustainably.
