Biocontrol potential of neem leaf-based vermicompost as indicated by chitinase, protease and β-1,3-glucanase activity
The rising concern regarding the negative impact of synthetic pesticides has led to the search for alternative means of pest control. Vermicomposting the mixture of oil palm empty fruit bunch and neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves, with the latter known to have pesticidal value, is therefore of gr...
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Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2021
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Online Access: | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/17404/1/7.pdf |