Publications by authors named "Paul K Thiongo"
Front Plant Sci
March 2024
Article Synopsis
- Root-knot nematodes are major pests that can cause total yield loss in food crops, and traditional nematicides are expensive and environmentally harmful.
- This study evaluates the effectiveness of chitin-fortified black soldier fly frass fertilizer extracts (chFE) in controlling nematodes and improving spinach growth compared to a commercial nematicide.
- Results indicate that chFE significantly reduces nematode activity and enhances spinach biomass, making it a viable, sustainable alternative for managing plant-parasitic nematodes and boosting crop yields.
