Fungal pathogens pose a major threat to food production worldwide. Traditionally, chemical
fungicides have been the primary means of controlling these pathogens, but many of these …

Potato late blight disease is caused by the oomycete Phytophthora infestans and is listed as
one of the most severe phytopathologies on Earth. The current environmental issues require …

Currently, the use of alternative tools for chemical control has become one of the most
sustainable and eco-friendly options for crop protection against phytopathogens. Thus, the …

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR)
alone and in combination with an essential oil (EO) extracted from Tetraclinis articulata …

The utilization of plant essential oils (EOs) and nanomaterials due to their safety compared
with synthetic chemicals has been considered in the management of plant diseases. In this …

This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Bio-Cure F, essential oils of thyme and clove,
ascorbic and salicylic acids in controlling dill powdery mildew under greenhouse conditions …

Governments of many countries are setting Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for food and
feed being imported. To safeguard the threat of MRLs to rice exported from Guyana, the …

Alternaria solani, the causal agent of early blight disease, is one of the most destructive
pathogens of Solanumm lycopersicum and reduces productivity by approximately 80%. The …

Dr. Muturi holds a PhD in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology from Makerere University,
Uganda, MSc. in Crop Protection and BSc. Agriculture from University of Nairobi, Kenya …