Biocontrol Potential of Chitin and Chitosan Extracted from Black Soldier Fly Pupal Exuviae against Bacterial Wilt of Tomato

Biocontrol Potential of Chitin and Chitosan Extracted from Black Soldier Fly Pupal Exuviae against Bacterial Wilt of Tomato

Globally, <i>Ralstonia solanacearum</i> (Smith) is ranked one of the most destructive bacterial pathogens inducing rapid and fatal wilting symptoms on tomatoes. Yield losses on tomatoes vary from 0 to 91% and most control measures are unaffordable to resource-poor farmers. This study inv...

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Main Authors: Violah Jepkogei Kemboi, Carolyne Kipkoech, Moses Njire, Samuel Were, Mevin Kiprotich Lagat, Francis Ndwiga, John Mwibanda Wesonga, Chrysantus Mbi Tanga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
tomato bacterial wilt disease
insect pupal shell
organic soil amendment
integrated pest management
<i>Ralstonia solanacearum</i>
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/1/165

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