Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs), such as root-knot nematodes (RKNs) and cyst
nematodes (CNs), are among the most devastating pests in agriculture. RKNs and CNs …

Root-knot nematodes (RKNs; Meloidogyne spp.) engage in complex parasitic interactions
with many different host plants around the world, initiating elaborate feeding sites and …

Eating habits are changing over time and new innovative nutrient-rich foods will play a great
role in the future. Awareness of the importance of a healthy diet is growing, so consumers …

Bioassay-guided isolation studies on the extracts of yellow flowers of Tagetes patula L.
against the Heterodera zeae were carried out to identify phytochemicals lethal to this …

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) crops can be severely damaged due to parasitism by the
root-knot nematode (RKN) Meloidogyne incognita, but are protected when intercropped with …

Endophytic bacteria improve the growth, physiology, and metabolite profile of plants. They
are known as potential biocontrol agents of soil-borne diseases. This study evaluated the …

Olfactory cues guide plant parasitic nematodes (PPNs) to their host plants. We tested the
hypothesis that non-host plant root volatiles repel PPNs. To achieve this, we compared the …

Natural products are an important resource for finding new pesticides. Additionally,
preparation of elemental nano-particles of natural products was proven to be promising as …

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: The purpose of this study was to carry out a
survey and document plants used in Meru-central district by traditional healers with …

The objective of this study was to assess the effect of companion plants as marigold
(Tagetes patula L.), basil (Ocimum basilicum L.), lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) and white …